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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved meat, offal, and blood — other (HS 160290) totaled $439K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Prepared or Preserved Meat, Offal, and Blood — Other imports of $439K in April 2026 ran 90% above the year-to-date monthly average of $232K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrog legs, canned animal blood, and a broad residual category of prepared meats and offal not elsewhere classified converge in this heading, making it one of the more heterogeneous in Chapter 16. Frog meat has its own dedicated line (1602901000), while canned and non-canned preparations of other animal blood and miscellaneous offal occupy the remaining lines. Australia and Canada lead US imports, with Croatia, China, and Vietnam also supplying product — the diversity of source countries reflects the eclectic range of species and preparations covered. USDA FSIS governs admissibility for mammalian and poultry-derived products in this heading; for species outside FSIS jurisdiction (such as frogs), FDA oversight may apply instead. Classification disputes are common given the catch-all nature of the heading, and consulting a licensed customs broker is strongly advisable.
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Frogs are not poultry or amenable species under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, so prepared frog meat (1602901000) falls under FDA jurisdiction rather than USDA FSIS. Importers must ensure the product meets FDA food-safety standards, and the foreign facility should be registered with FDA. A licensed customs broker familiar with FDA entry procedures should be consulted.
Because 1602.90 is a residual 'not elsewhere specified' heading, CBP may challenge entries where a more specific heading in Chapter 16 — or even Chapter 2 for minimally processed products — could apply. The degree of preparation, the species involved, and whether the product contains cereal or vegetables all affect whether 1602.90 is the correct landing point. Detailed product specifications and a binding ruling request can reduce reclassification risk for novel or unusual preparations.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $223K | $427K | +$204K |
| AUSTRALIA | $182K | -- | -$182K |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| CROATIA | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| GRENADA | -- | $21K | +$21K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602909180 | OTR PREP MEAT/OFFAL/BLD, OTR INC ANIMAL BLD NESOI | $246K | 16.40% | $4K |
| 1602909160 | OTR PREP MEAT/OFFAL/BLD, OTR INC ANIMAL BLD CANNED | $185K | 16.40% | $491 |
| 1602901000 | FROG MEAT, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $8K | 12.70% | $1K |
OTR PREP MEAT/OFFAL/BLD, OTR INC ANIMAL BLD NESOI
OTR PREP MEAT/OFFAL/BLD, OTR INC ANIMAL BLD CANNED
FROG MEAT, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1602900002 | ANML MEAT NESOI BLOOD PREPS OF ANY ANML, PREP/PRES | $499K |
ANML MEAT NESOI BLOOD PREPS OF ANY ANML, PREP/PRES
186.8K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $220K | $338K | +$117K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $98K | -- | -$98K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $88K | -- | -$88K |