U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) (HS 160569) totaled $856K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $111K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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 11 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160569 · $856K of $310.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$856KYoY · free account
Exports
$12KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.7M of Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) and exported $175K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605690000 | Aquatic Invertebrates, Prepared Ro Preserved, NESOI | $790K | 13.99% | 85.83% | $111K |
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 | $12K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and China together supply 61% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
13.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.99% of imports for consumption.