BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
16055600

Clams, cockles and arkshells

HS Code: 16055600 — Chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

Customs Duty
25%
Regulatory Duty
0%
VAT
15%
Supplementary Duty
-

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About HS Code 16055600

HS 16055600 is an 8-digit Bangladesh Customs tariff line under Chapter 16 — Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates. The customs description for this line reads: "Clams, cockles and arkshells".

Chapter
HS 16
Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
Heading
HS 1605
All suppliers and tariff lines under this heading
Tariff line
16055600
Bangladesh Customs 8-digit classification

Import duty explained

Customs Duty (CD): the base import tariff in the Bangladesh Customs Operative Tariff Schedule. Specific duties in chapter 98 are flat amounts per unit instead of percentages.
Regulatory Duty (RD): an additional protective levy applied on top of the customs duty on selected goods.
Value Added Tax (VAT): the consumption tax applied at import; many raw materials and capital machinery enjoy reduced or zero rates.
Supplementary Duty (SD): a further duty layer on luxury, tobacco and other socially-sensitive goods.

Duty rates change through Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs); always verify the current rate before making trade decisions.

Suppliers under the parent heading HS 1605

No suppliers are listed under the exact code 16055600 yet, but 7 verified Bangladeshi exporters and manufacturers trade under the parent heading.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HS code 16055600?

HS 16055600 is an 8-digit Bangladesh Customs tariff line for "Clams, cockles and arkshells", classified under chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates). The 8-digit national code extends the 6-digit Harmonized System used worldwide.

What are the import duty rates for this HS code in Bangladesh?

The current operative tariff applies a customs duty of 25%, a regulatory duty of 0% and VAT of 15%. Rates change through SROs — verify with Bangladesh Customs before transacting.

How can I find suppliers or exporters of Clams, cockles and arkshells in Bangladesh?

7 verified exporters and manufacturers on bangladeshexport.com trade under the parent heading HS 1605. Browse their profiles or post a Request for Quotation to receive quotes directly.

Source: Bangladesh Customs (bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd) | Operative Tariff Schedule

Duty rates are subject to change via SROs. Verify current rates before making trade decisions.