Heading 1601
HTS code 1601 — Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rates from 3.2% to 3.4%; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1601
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1601.00.2010 | Canned (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Pork) | 0.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1601.00.2090 | Other (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Pork) | 0.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1601.00.4010 | Canned (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Other > Beef in airtight containers) | 3.4% | kg |
| 1601.00.4090 | Other (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Other > Beef in airtight containers) | 3.4% | kg |
| 1601.00.6020 | Beef (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Other > Other) | 3.2% | kg |
| 1601.00.6060 | Canned (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Other > Other > Other) | 3.2% | kg |
| 1601.00.6080 | Other (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products > Other > Other > Other) | 3.2% | kg |
Documents required to import under 1601
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1601?
- HTS heading 1601 covers sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. It sits in Chapter 16 (prepared meat and seafood) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1601?
- General duty rates from 3.2% to 3.4%; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1601 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 16
- 1602Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects
- 1603Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
- 1604Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
- 1605Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved