Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins, prepared or preserved
HS subheading 1605.62 identifies Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins, prepared or preserved — a six-digit classification under Chapter 16 used to set duty and paperwork.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 1605.62 covers Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins, prepared or preserved. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India's value-added marine sector exports breaded, cooked and canned shrimp and fish preparations.
How to read this code
1605.62 is the six-digit HS subheading for aquatic invertebrates. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many prepared foodstuffs, beverages & tobacco lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 16 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
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