India Customs Tariff for HS Code 160553

- - Mussels

- - بلح البحر

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India HS Code 160553: 30%

The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 30% for - - Mussels. Import permission is not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
India
HS / tariff code
160553
Description
- - Mussels
Chapter
16
Heading
1605
Subheading
160553
Indicative MFN HS6 average
30%
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022) (2022)

Customs Duty

30%

30%

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
160553
Chapter
16
Heading
1605
Subheading
160553

Compare HS code 160553 across GCC countries

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Related HS Codes (Heading 1605)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
160510Crab30%
160521- - Not in airtight container30%
160529- - Other30%
160530- Lobster30%
160540- Other crustaceans30%
160551- - Oysters30%
160552- - Scallops, including queen scallops30%
160554- - Cuttle fish and squid30%
160555- - Octopus30%
160556- - Clams, cockles and arkshells30%
160557- - Abalone30%
160558- - Snails, other than sea snails30%
160559- - Other30%
160561- - Sea cucumbers30%
160562- - Sea urchins30%
160563- - Jellyfish30%
160569-- Other30%

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Rates do not include VAT, excise, trade-remedy duties, origin-based preferences, or other national measures. Full disclaimer.