Heading 1603
HTS code 1603 — Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
- Tariff lines
- 3
- General duty
- General duty rate of 8.5%, with 2 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 1603
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1603.00.1000 | Clam juice (Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates) | 8.5% | kg |
| 1603.00.9010 | Of meat (Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1603.00.9090 | Other (Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates > Other) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 1603
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 1603?
- HTS heading 1603 covers extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates. It sits in Chapter 16 (prepared meat and seafood) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 3 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1603?
- General duty rate of 8.5%, with 2 duty-free lines. 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 1603 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
- 1601Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products
- 1602Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects
- 1604Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
- 1605Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved