U.S. imports of crustaceans (nesoi), prepared or preserved (HS 160540) totaled $1.8M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFreshwater crawfish tail meat is the commercially significant product that sets this residual crustacean heading apart from the crab, shrimp, and lobster headings โ the US schedule specifically calls out peeled freshwater crawfish tail meat at 1605401010, with all other prepared crustaceans at 1605401090. Chile and Egypt are the leading suppliers, with China, Japan, and Vietnam also present; antidumping duty orders on crawfish tail meat from China have been a longstanding feature of this heading's trade landscape. FDA Seafood HACCP requirements apply to all products under this heading, and importers of crawfish from China should conduct ADD scope and rate reviews before entry.
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The US schedule explicitly separates peeled freshwater crawfish tail meat (1605401010) from other prepared crustaceans (1605401090) because crawfish tail meat from China has been subject to antidumping duty orders. Importers must confirm whether their product falls within the scope of any active ADD order and whether the country of origin triggers duty liability.
Chile and Egypt lead US imports, followed by China, Japan, and Vietnam. Chile and Egypt are significant suppliers of crawfish tail meat, while China's share has been affected by antidumping measures over the years.
Yes. FDA's Seafood HACCP regulation applies to all prepared crustacean products regardless of species. Foreign processors must operate under a HACCP plan, and US importers bear verification responsibility. Prior notice of food shipment is required. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA regarding current admissibility requirements.
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Imports
$1.8M
from 19 countries ยท YTD: $13.1M
Exports: $15K
Deficit of $1.8M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $1.8M (net importer)
YTD: $13.1M imported (April 2026)
67 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
FISH, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI
HS 160420
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.