HS Chapter 16 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Preparations of meat or fish (HS Chapter 16). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 47.5% | |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 30.4% | |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 20.0% | |
| 🇨🇳 China | 15.0% | |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 14.0% | |
| 🇫🇷 France | 7.9% | |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 7.9% | |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 7.9% | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 5.0% | |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5.0% | |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2.6% | |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 0.0% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 16. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | 🇮🇳 IN | 🇬🇧 GB | 🇺🇸 US | 🇨🇳 CN | 🇩🇪 DE | 🇧🇷 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160100 | 100% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 14.0% |
| 160210 | 33.4% | 30.0% | 16.0% | 6.4% | 15.0% | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| 160220 | 33.4% | 30.0% | 16.0% | 3.2% | 15.0% | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| 160231 | 33.4% | 30.0% | — | — | 15.0% | — | 14.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 16 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160100 | UAE → India | IN-AE-CEPA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | Australia → India | IN-AU-ECTA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | United Kingdom → India | IN-UK-ECTA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | KR → India | IN-KR-CEPA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | Mauritius → India | IN-MU-CECPA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | Oman → India | IN-OM-CEPA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | Philippines → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | SG → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | SG → India | IN-SG-CECA | Save 100.0% | |
| 160100 | Thailand → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 100.0% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | VAT | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | GST | 10% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | IPI | 0% |
| 🇨🇳 China | VAT | 9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | VAT | 0% |
| 🇮🇳 India | GST | 5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.