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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates (not elsewhere specified) (HS 160569) totaled $414K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $46K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $414K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Aquatic Invertebrates (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $414K in April 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $670K.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAILAND | $297K | -- | -$297K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $31K | -- | -$31K |
| SPAIN | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| PERU | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| CHINA | $17K | -- | -$17K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605690000 | AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES, PREPARED RO PRESERVED,NESOI | $414K | 11.05% | $46K |
AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES, PREPARED RO PRESERVED,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605690000 | AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES, PREPARED RO PRESERVED,NESOI | $0 |
AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES, PREPARED RO PRESERVED,NESOI
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 Jersey | $235K | -- | -$235K |
| California | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| New York | $57K | -- | -$57K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $293K | -- | -$293K |
| BOSTON, MA | $42K | -- | -$42K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $37K | -- | -$37K |