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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved anchovies, not minced (HS 160416) totaled $3.0M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Anchovies, Not Minced paid $299K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAnchovies packed in oil in airtight containers (1604162000) represent the dominant commercial format for this heading, but the schedule also covers other preparations in containers of 6.8 kg or less (1604164000) and a catch-all for remaining preparations (1604166000). Morocco and Peru are the leading suppliers, reflecting the Mediterranean/North African and South American anchovy fisheries that together account for the bulk of global anchovy processing capacity. Anchovies are a high-value specialty ingredient for foodservice, pizza toppings, and umami-forward condiments, and their salt-cured, oil-packed format requires careful attention to FDA net-weight and labeling rules for drained-weight declarations. Admissibility is subject to FDA seafood HACCP requirements; consult a licensed customs broker before importing, particularly for bulk containers that may straddle the 6.8 kg container-size threshold.
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Anchovy preparations that are not in oil and not in standard airtight containers are split by container size: those in containers of 6.8 kg or less fall under 1604164000, while larger or otherwise different preparations go to the NESOI line 1604166000. Importers should confirm net drained weight per container on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification at the size boundary.
Importers should verify current CBP and USTR guidance for any Section 301 or antidumping measures that may apply to specific origin countries. Morocco and Peru are the top suppliers; neither is currently subject to broad Section 301 tariffs, but trade-remedy landscapes change, and a licensed customs broker should confirm the status of any applicable measures before each shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604162000 | ANCHOVIES, IN OIL, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS | $2.9M | 10.00% | $292K |
| 1604164000 | ANCHOVIES PREP/PRES NESOI CONTAINERS 6.8KG OR LESS | $31K | 15.00% | $5K |
| 1604166000 | ANCHOVIES, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI | $28K | 10.00% | $2K |
ANCHOVIES, IN OIL, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS
ANCHOVIES PREP/PRES NESOI CONTAINERS 6.8KG OR LESS
ANCHOVIES, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604160000 | ANCHOVIES, NOT MINCED, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $184K |
ANCHOVIES, NOT MINCED, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
19.2K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $780K | $38K | -$742K |
| New Jersey | $556K | $13K | -$543K |
| California | $536K | -- | -$536K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $862K | -- | -$862K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $829K | -- | -$829K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $508K | $3K | -$505K |