16 Preparations of Meat, of Fish, of Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates, or of Insects
Chapter page inside the AHECC hierarchy. Use it to move from the chapter heading to the final 8-digit export statistical item code.
What this chapter covers
AHECC chapter pages sit one step above the final export statistical item code. They are the most practical place to compare detailed codes before you choose the exact 8-digit reference.
Use the table below to scan the final item codes inside this chapter and then open the individual item page if you need the hierarchy context.
Chapter facts
- Chapter code
- 16
- Final item codes
- 46
Export statistical item codes
| Item code | Title | UQ |
|---|---|---|
| 16010000 | Sausages and Similar Products, of Meat, Meat Offal, Blood or Insects; Food Preparations Based On These Products | KG |
| 16021000 | Homogenised preparations | KG |
| 16022000 | Of liver of any animal | KG |
| 16023100 | Of turkeys | KG |
| 16023200 | Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus | KG |
| 16023901 | Other | KG |
| 16024100 | Hams and cuts thereof | KG |
| 16024200 | Shoulders and cuts thereof | KG |
| 16024900 | Other, including mixtures | KG |
| 16025011 | Of bovine animals - Corned beef | KG |
| 16025018 | Of bovine animals - Other | KG |
| 16025090 | Of bovine animals - Other | KG |
| 16029024 | Other, including preparations of blood of any animal - Canned or bottled meat loaf | KG |
| 16029035 | Other, including preparations of blood of any animal - Other canned or bottled meat preparations | KG |
| 16029090 | Other, including preparations of blood of any animal - Meat preparations, not canned or bottled | KG |
| 16030000 | Extracts and Juices of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates | KG |
| 16041100 | Salmon | KG |
| 16041200 | Herrings | KG |
| 16041300 | Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats | KG |
| 16041400 | Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) | KG |
| 16041500 | Mackerel | KG |
| 16041600 | Anchovies | KG |
| 16041700 | Eels | KG |
| 16041800 | Shark fins | KG |
| 16041921 | Other | KG |
| 16042000 | Other prepared or preserved fish | KG |
| 16043100 | Caviar | KG |
| 16043200 | Caviar substitutes | KG |
| 16051020 | Crab | KG |
| 16052100 | Not in airtight container | KG |
| 16052900 | Other | KG |
| 16053020 | Lobster | KG |
| 16054030 | Other crustaceans | KG |
| 16055100 | Oysters | KG |
| 16055200 | Scallops, including queen scallops | KG |
| 16055300 | Mussels | KG |
| 16055401 | Cuttle fish and squid | KG |
| 16055500 | Octopus | KG |
| 16055600 | Clams, cockles and arkshells | KG |
| 16055700 | Abalone | KG |
| 16055800 | Snails, other than sea snails | KG |
| 16055901 | Other | KG |
| 16056100 | Sea cucumbers | KG |
| 16056200 | Sea urchins | KG |
| 16056300 | Jellyfish | KG |
| 16056900 | Other | KG |
Frequently asked questions
What is AHECC chapter 16?
Preparations of Meat, of Fish, of Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates, or of Insects is a chapter within AHECC section IV. It sits directly above the export statistical item codes used in declarations.
Is the chapter code enough for an export declaration?
Usually not. Export declarations typically require the final 8-digit export statistical item code, not just the chapter heading.
Why are item codes listed directly on this page?
The chapter page is the shortest path from category browsing to the final export code. Listing the end codes here makes the last step explicit.
Source and trust
- Official AHECC source
- ABS 123304.xlsx
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is an independent rendered view of the official ABS AHECC table. Use the ABS file and customs guidance for formal export coding.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.