Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
3 declarable lines
Heading 1603 covers extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. It has a specific line for clam juice and an other line split between meat and all other aquatic sources.
Products in this heading
- Clam juice
- Beef extract
- Chicken extract
- Meat juice
- Fish extract
- Shrimp extract
- Oyster juice
- Mussel extract
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is an extract or juice, not a solid prepared meat, fish, or shellfish product.
- Check whether the product is clam juice, which has its own line.
- If it is not clam juice, identify whether the extract or juice is of meat.
- If it is not meat, classify the extract or juice under the residual line for other aquatic sources.
Often confused with
- Heading 1604Canned tuna
Prepared or preserved fish, not an extract or juice.
- Heading 1605Cooked shrimp
Prepared crustacean, not an extract or juice.
- Heading 1601Sausages
Sausages and similar products are a separate prepared meat heading.
- Heading 2104Meat soup or broth
Soups and broths are classified outside chapter 16 even when meat extract is an ingredient.
- Heading 1602Prepared meat dish
Other prepared or preserved meat, not an extract or juice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for clam juice?
The HTS code for clam juice is 1603.00.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 8.5%.
What is the duty on meat extract?
Meat extract that is not clam juice falls under 1603.00.90.10, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify fish extract that is not clam juice?
If it is an extract or juice of fish and not clam juice, use 1603.00.90.90, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 1603
- 1603.00.10.00Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates / Clam juice8.5%
- 1603.00.90.10Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates / Of meatFree
- 1603.00.90.90Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates / OtherFree