Brazil NCM · 4-digit heading

NCM 16.05 – Prepared crustaceans, molluscs and invertebrates

About NCM heading 16.05

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

Heading 16.05 of Brazil's NCM has 18 eight-digit codes. Official Portuguese description: Crustáceos, moluscos e outros invertebrados aquáticos, preparados ou em conservas.

The first four digits, 1605, identify this heading within chapter 16. Its six-digit subheadings follow the international HS system; the final two digits distinguish Mercosur's NCM classifications. Select a code below to read its English translation, official Portuguese text and full classification path.

For product coverage and classification context, read the HS heading 16.05 guide.

NCM codes in heading 16.05 18

  1. 1605.10.00 Prepared or preserved crabCaranguejos
  2. 1605.2 Shrimps and prawns: Camarões:
  3. 1605.21.00 Prepared shrimps and prawns, not airtight-packedNão acondicionados em recipientes hermeticamente fechados
  4. 1605.29.00 Prepared shrimps and prawns in airtight containersOutros
  5. 1605.30.00 Prepared or preserved lobsterLavagantes
  6. 1605.40.00 Other prepared or preserved crustaceansOutros crustáceos
  7. 1605.5 Molluscs: Moluscos:
  8. 1605.51.00 Prepared or preserved oystersOstras
  9. 1605.52.00 Prepared or preserved scallopsVieiras, incluindo a americana
  10. 1605.53.00 Prepared or preserved musselsMexilhões
  11. 1605.54.00 Prepared or preserved cuttlefish and squidSépias e lulas (Chocos e lulas*) (Chocos, chopos, potas e lulas*)
  12. 1605.55.00 Prepared or preserved octopusPolvos
  13. 1605.56.00 Prepared clams, cockles and ark shellsAmêijoas, berbigões e arcas
  14. 1605.57.00 Prepared or preserved abaloneAbalones (Orelhas-do-mar*)
  15. 1605.58.00 Prepared snails, other than sea snailsCaracóis, exceto os do mar
  16. 1605.59.00 Other prepared or preserved molluscsOutros
  17. 1605.6 Other aquatic invertebrates: Outros invertebrados aquáticos:
  18. 1605.61.00 Prepared or preserved sea cucumbersPepinos-do-mar
  19. 1605.62.00 Prepared or preserved sea urchinsOuriços-do-mar
  20. 1605.63.00 Prepared or preserved jellyfishMedusas (águas-vivas)
  21. 1605.69.00 Other prepared aquatic invertebratesOutros

Source: Siscomex Classif NCM table, updated Oct 2026 (Resolução Gecex nº 926/2026). The Portuguese text is the official one; the English is our translation.