U.S. imports of Fish, Prepared or Preserved, Whole or in Pieces (NESOI) (HS 160419) totaled $11.0M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Fish, Prepared or Preserved, Whole or in Pieces (NESOI) paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataServing as the catch-all for prepared or preserved whole and piece-form fish not covered by species-specific headings, this heading encompasses a commercially diverse range of products — from bonito, yellowtail, and pollock in airtight containers (1604191000 and 1604192500) to breaded fish sticks not yet cooked (1604194100) and bulk oil-packed fish in containers over 7 kg (1604196100). Canada leads US imports under this heading, with Vietnam and Thailand also significant, reflecting both North American whitefish processing and Southeast Asian value-added production. The heading's breadth means classification disputes often arise when a product could plausibly fall under a species-specific heading (such as 1604.14 for tuna or 1604.15 for mackerel); importers should confirm that the species is genuinely not covered elsewhere before using these NESOI lines. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply to all entries; consult a licensed customs broker to confirm correct classification and admissibility.
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274 import shipments a month
Classification under 160419 is only appropriate if the fish species is not covered by headings 160411 through 160417 (salmon, herring, sardines, tuna/skipjack/bonito, mackerel, anchovies, or eels). Importers should identify the species by scientific name on the commercial invoice and work through the tariff schedule sequentially; if the species appears in any of the earlier headings, those take precedence over the NESOI provisions.
The schedule separates breaded fish sticks and fillets that are not yet cooked and not in oil (1604194100) from those that are breaded or coated by other means or are otherwise prepared (1604195100 and 1604195500). The cooking status and coating method at the time of importation — not the intended end use — determine which line applies, so the foreign processor's product specification confirming pre-cook status is essential documentation.
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $136.0M of Fish, Prepared or Preserved, Whole or in Pieces (NESOI) and exported $24.8M.
Through August 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604194100 | Fish Sticks Etc Breaded, Not Cooked, No Oil, NESOI | $4.2M | 5.53% | 18.34% | $231K |
| 1604195100 | Fish Sticks, Fillets Etc, Breaded/Coated Etc NESOI | $2.0M | 20.18% | 100.00% | $409K |
| 1604191000 | Bonito, Yellowtail, Pollock No Oil, Airtight Cntrs | $1.7M | 19.29% | 100.00% | $333K |
| 1604193200 | Fish, In Oil, In Airtight Containers, NESOI | $1.8M | 10.89% | 100.00% | $201K |
| 1604192200 | Fish, Not in Oil, In Airtight Containers, NESOI | $592K | 14.18% | 91.22% | $84K |
| 1604198200 | Fish Whole/Pieces Nt Minced, Prepared/Presrv NESOI | $458K | 14.98% | 100.00% | $69K |
| 1604192500 | Bonito, Yellowtail, Pollock in Oil, Airtight Cntrs | $43K | 17.50% | 100.00% | $8K |
| 1604196100 | Fish Nt Minced, In Oil, Bulk Cntrs Ov 7kg Ea, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604195500 | Fish Sticks, Fillets Etc, Breaded/Coated Etc | $1.5M |
| 1604197005 | Fish Whole/Pieces, Not Minced, Prep or Pres, NESOI | $632K |
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.
Subheading 5 of 12 in heading 1604
Subheading 160419 · $11.0M of $209.3M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Vietnam together supply 59% of it. China pays 44.7% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
31.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.28% of imports for consumption.
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