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HSChapter 16
U.S. imports of prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates (not elsewhere specified) (HS 160569) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $99K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $719K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $814K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFunctioning as the residual category for prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates not covered by more specific Chapter 16 headings, this single-line heading (1605690000) captures a wide range of lesser-traded marine species. China and Peru lead US supply, followed by Thailand and Vietnam — a supplier mix that reflects both broad processing capacity and diverse coastal fisheries across the Pacific. Correct use of this heading requires confirming that the product is not more precisely classifiable under dedicated headings for crustaceans, molluscs, or other named invertebrates earlier in Chapter 16. FDA prior notice and HACCP compliance apply to all entries.
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36 shipments/mo
Products that may fall here include prepared jellyfish, sea squirts, horseshoe crab roe, and other marine invertebrates not specifically named in earlier Chapter 16 headings. If a product could plausibly fit a more specific heading — such as those for sea cucumbers (160561), sea urchins (160562), or molluscs (160559) — it must be classified there instead. The residual nature of this heading makes species and product-form documentation especially important.
For mixed preparations, classification generally follows the component that gives the product its essential character, or the heading that most specifically describes the product. If no single species dominates and the product is not described by a more specific heading, 160569 may be appropriate. Given the complexity, a binding ruling request to CBP is advisable for novel or ambiguous mixed-species products.
Subheading 12 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160569 · $1.2M of $292.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605690000 | Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared Ro Preserved,NESOI | $1.2M | 8.42% | 60.93% | $99K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605690000 | Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared Ro Preserved,NESOI | $10K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$10KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Peru together supply 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
39.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.42%.