Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Extracts and Juices of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans, and Molluscs (HS 160300) totaled $5.2M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Extracts and Juices of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans, and Molluscs paid $604K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Extracts and Juices of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans, and Molluscs imports of $5.2M in August 2026 ran 86% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConcentrated flavor extracts, bouillons, and natural juices derived from meat, fish, shellfish, and molluscs serve as foundational ingredients in food manufacturing, seasoning blends, and culinary applications — making this heading commercially significant well beyond its modest import volume. Clam juice (1603001000) is the most familiar retail product in the US market, while meat extracts (1603009010) and fish/shellfish extracts (1603009090 and 1603009500) supply the food-processing and flavor industry. New Zealand and Spain lead US imports, with Hong Kong, Australia, and Norway also supplying product. FDA governs admissibility for fish- and shellfish-derived extracts, while USDA FSIS oversight applies to meat-derived extracts; importers must identify the source species to route the shipment to the correct agency. Classification between the meat-extract and seafood-extract lines hinges on the primary biological source, requiring accurate ingredient documentation.
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Classification follows the product's essential character, typically determined by the predominant source ingredient by weight or by the primary flavor contribution. A product where fish or shellfish extract predominates would fall under 1603009090 or 1603009500, while a beef or chicken bouillon concentrate would fall under 1603009010. When the composition is genuinely mixed, a binding ruling from CBP is the most reliable way to establish the correct line before importation.
Yes — as a food product derived from seafood, clam juice (1603001000) is subject to FDA prior notice requirements under the Bioterrorism Act, and the foreign facility must be FDA-registered. Labeling must comply with FDA standards of identity and allergen disclosure rules, as shellfish is a major food allergen requiring explicit declaration. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable to ensure full admissibility compliance.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $30.5M of Extracts and Juices of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans, and Molluscs and exported $16.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 1603
Subheading 160300 · $5.2M of $5.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1603009090 | Extract/Juice, Fish, Crustacean, Mollusc Etc NESOI | $4.9M | 10.45% | 100.00% | $517K |
| 1603009010 | Extracts and Juices of Meat | $230K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $86K |
| 1603001000 | Clam Juice | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1603009010 | Extracts and Juices of Meat | $1.9M |
| 1603009500 | Extract/Juices of Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs Etc | $111K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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New Zealand and Norway together supply 65% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; New Zealand 6.4%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.66% of imports for consumption.