Qatar Customs published schedule: source checked September 14, 2026. The file is labelled 2026 and uses HS 2022 nomenclature; a consolidated effective date is not established. National amendments are not fully consolidated. Conflicting rates and entries without an amount are withheld and explained on the detail pages. Confirm the applicable duty with Qatar Customs before importing.

Qatar Customs Tariff for HS Code 160553000000

- - Mussels

- - بلح البحر

Qatar Customs published reference — amendment code checks completed

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked 2026-09-14.

GCC integrated tariff — Qatar Customs downloadable 2026 file, PDF page 45.

The explicit code entries in the original Arabic annexes to Qatar Decrees 63/2025 and 31/2026 were cross-checked against this published schedule on 14 September 2026: 720 additions, 34 deletion instructions and 51 other code entries. This does not establish a consolidated current Qatar duty for every product. Dairy measures and the catalyst description discrepancy are identified separately; national exceptions, preferences, excise, trade remedies and shipment conditions still require verification. Unnumbered editorial headings are not treated as tariff lines.

Amendment history and additional sources

Qatar Customs: executive decisions and amendments

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Qatar Decree 63/2025: articles and application from 1 June 2025

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Direct HS code answer for Qatar

Qatar HS Code 160553000000: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for - - Mussels.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

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Customs tariff summary

Country: Qatar
HS / tariff code: 160553000000
Description: - - Mussels
Chapter: 16 —
Heading: 1605
Subheading: 160553
Reference duty value: 5 %
VAT / tax: Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis: Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage: GCC integrated tariff — Qatar Customs downloadable 2026 file

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code: 160553000000
Chapter: 16 —
Heading: 1605
Subheading: 160553

Compare HS code 160553000000 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Saudi ArabiaExact code listed: 5 %United Arab EmiratesExact code listed: 5 %Dubai Customs published reference OmanExact code listed: 5 %Oman national schedule 2026 QatarExact code listed: 5 %Qatar Customs published reference — amendment code checks completed KuwaitExact code listed: 5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)BahrainExact code listed: 5 %

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Data source: Qatar Customs published schedule; 2025–2026 amendment codes checked, national exceptions unresolved. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.