U.S. imports of Crustaceans (Other), Prepared or Preserved (HS 160540) totaled $7.9M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Crustaceans (Other), Prepared or Preserved paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.05% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Crustaceans (Other), Prepared or Preserved imports of $7.9M in August 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPeeled freshwater crawfish tail meat is the commercially significant specialty within this residual crustacean heading, classified at 1605401010 and long associated with antidumping proceedings against Chinese-origin product — making origin verification and AD/CVD compliance a routine concern for importers. Chile and Egypt lead US supply under this heading overall, with China also a notable source, reflecting both spiny lobster and crawfish processing capacity across those origins. The remaining line (1605401090) captures all other prepared crustaceans not elsewhere specified, including barnacles, mantis shrimp, and similar specialty items. FDA admissibility requirements apply across all lines in this heading.
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128 import shipments a month
The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on freshwater crawfish tail meat from China for an extended period. Importers of product from China — or product that may have been processed through a third country — should verify the current order status, applicable cash deposit rates, and any scope rulings with CBP and the Department of Commerce before importation to avoid unexpected duty liability.
Mantis shrimp (stomatopods) and barnacles are crustaceans but are not crab, shrimp, prawn, or lobster, so prepared or preserved versions would fall into the residual line 1605401090 under 160540. The key classification check is confirming the product is a crustacean (not a mollusk or other invertebrate) and that it does not fit any of the more specific crustacean headings earlier in Chapter 16.
Subheading 5 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160540 · $7.9M of $310.9M
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$7.9MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $69.0M of Crustaceans (Other), Prepared or Preserved and exported $543K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605401090 | Crustaceans, Othr Thn Peeled Frshwtr Crawfish Tails | $6.2M | 12.60% | 95.90% | $787K |
| 1605401010 | Crustaceans, Peeled Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat | $1.6M | 19.61% | 100.00% | $320K |
| 1605400500 | Crustaceans NESOI Product With Fish Meat Prep Meal | — | -- | -- | -- |
Imports · August 2026
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Egypt and Chile together supply 89% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Egypt 11.6%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
3.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.05% of imports for consumption.