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HS Code 1604.20 : Other prepared or preserved fish

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other prepared or preserved fish is 1604.20. Under the 2026 Indonesia (DJBC / Bea Cukai), the representative MFN general duty rate is 7.5% [DJBC Bea Cukai].

Chapter

Ch 16

Heading

1604

Subheading

1604.20

ID MFN Duty

7.5%

MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY

Chapter 16

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

Heading 1604

1604

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

Subheading .20

.20

Other prepared or preserved fish

MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX

Import Duty Rates by Destination

Indonesia (DJBC Bea Cukai Tariff 2026)

1604.20.00.00

Indonesia MFN Import Duty (Bea Masuk)

7.5%

Verified July 2026 · DJBC Bea Cukai

MODULE 5: INDONESIA IMPORT DUTY & TAX BREAKDOWN

Bea Masuk (Import Duty)

7.5%

WTO MFN Applied

Import VAT (PPN)

11.00 %

CIF + Duty Base

De Minimis Threshold

USD $3.00

Strict FOB Limit

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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)

China Section 301 Tariff Status

0% Additional Duty (Exempt)

Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status

Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)

EU CBAM Carbon Alert

Not in Scope

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

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Agreement Code	Trade Agreement / Program	Preferential Rate	Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement
P	United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)	Free	Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules.
KR	U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)	Free	Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin.
AU	U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement	Free	Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA.
A / D	GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA)	Free	35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin.

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container

~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload

Standard 40ft High-Cube

~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload

Stowage Factor & Handling

Standard commercial packaging for Other prepared or preserved fish

MODULE 11: Advance Classification PKSI (DJBC Bea Cukai)

Legally binding Penetapan Klasifikasi Sebelum Impor (PKSI) issued by DJBC for HS 1604.20.

Query official DJBC Bea Cukai portal:

Search Official DJBC Portal for 1604.20 →

Indonesia BTKI Commodity Lines (1604.20)

National line-level (8/10-digit) detail for Indonesia (DJBC / Bea Cukai): coverage in progress.

Universal 6-digit WCO backbone applied rate: 7.5%. Confirm the full national commodity code at the official source (DJBC Bea Cukai).

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code	Heading Category	Action
1604.11	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.11 →
1604.12	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.12 →
1604.13	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.13 →
1604.14	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.14 →
1604.15	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.15 →
1604.16	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.16 →
1604.17	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.17 →
1604.18	Subheading under Heading 1604	Compare Subheading 1604.18 →

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai (DJBC) ↗

Official Indonesian BTKI tariff items and MFN import duty (Bea Masuk) rates.

DJBC Penetapan Klasifikasi Sebelum Impor (PKSI) ↗

DJBC official binding advance classification rulings database.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Indonesia (DJBC / Bea Cukai) general duty for Other prepared or preserved fish?

Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Indonesia (DJBC / Bea Cukai), Other prepared or preserved fish is classified under HS 1604.20 (Heading 1604, Chapter 16). The representative ID MFN general duty rate is 7.5%.

How is HS 1604.20 distinguished within Heading 1604 (Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs)?

Heading 1604 covers Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Subheading 1604.20 specifically isolates Other prepared or preserved fish. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 1604.

What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 1604.20?

Related subheadings under Heading 1604 include 1604.11, 1604.12, 1604.13, 1604.14, 1604.15, 1604.16, 1604.17, 1604.18. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.

What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other prepared or preserved fish?

Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.

Can goods under HS 1604.20 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?

Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Other prepared or preserved fish?

Commercial shipments of Other prepared or preserved fish with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.

How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 1604.20?

Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.

What FDA Prior Notice requirements apply to commercial imports under HS 1604.20?

Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (21 CFR 1.276), FDA Prior Notice must be submitted electronically via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival.

What is the import VAT rate for HS 1604.20 in Indonesia?

Indonesia assesses a standard 11% Value-Added Tax (PPN / Pajak Pertambahan Nilai) on imports, calculated on CIF value + import duty (Bea Masuk).

What is Indonesia's de minimis threshold for e-commerce imports?

Indonesia enforces a strict de minimis threshold of USD $3 FOB. Consignments above $3 incur 11% PPN plus applicable Bea Masuk import duty.

Which agency regulates customs entry and advance classification in Indonesia?

Customs declarations and binding PKSI advance classification rulings are administered by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC / Bea Cukai).

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