Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (NESOI)

Subject to FDA oversight at entry, prepared and preserved aquatic invertebrates not elsewhere specified under HTS 1605690000 encompass a wide range of shelf-stable seafood products — including sea cucumbers, jellyfish, squid, and similar species — processed beyond simple chilling or freezing. China, Peru, and Thailand are the leading foreign suppliers to the US market, with Vietnam and South Korea also significant sources, making supply-chain traceability and country-of-origin labeling recurring compliance priorities. Importers should be aware that certain product forms from specific origins may carry Section 301 exposure or be subject to antidumping measures. Because these are processed food products, FDA prior notice and admissibility review apply at the port of entry.