Loading...
Subheading 5 of 12 in heading 1604
Subheading 160419 · $13.2M of $179.2M
U.S. imports of fish, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (nesoi) (HS 160419) totaled $13.2M in July 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Fish, Prepared or Preserved, Whole or in Pieces (NESOI) paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $6.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fish, Prepared or Preserved, Whole or in Pieces (NESOI) imports of $13.2M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.8M.
Last updated: July 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
278 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 16
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 160419 — Fish, Prepared or Preserved, Whole or in Pieces (NESOI). Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604194100 | Fish Sticks Etc Breaded, Not Cooked, No Oil, NESOI | $7.4M | 4.70% | 14.72% | $348K |
| 1604191000 | Bonito, Yellowtail, Pollock No Oil, Airtight Cntrs | $2.4M | 13.93% | 100.00% | $332K |
| 1604195100 | Fish Sticks, Fillets Etc, Breaded/Coated Etc NESOI | $1.4M | 16.48% | 97.35% | $239K |
| 1604193200 | Fish, In Oil, In Airtight Containers, NESOI | $986K | 12.16% | 100.00% | $120K |
| 1604198200 | Fish Whole/Pieces Nt Minced, Prepared/Presrv NESOI | $319K | 15.29% | 100.00% | $49K |
| 1604192200 | Fish, Not in Oil, In Airtight Containers, NESOI | $257K | 11.76% | 82.38% | $30K |
| 1604192500 | Bonito, Yellowtail, Pollock in Oil, Airtight Cntrs | $222K | 15.00% | 100.00% | $33K |
| 1604196100 | Fish Nt Minced, In Oil, Bulk Cntrs Ov 7kg Ea,NESOI | $161K | 30.28% | 100.00% | $49K |
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 | $2.2M |
| 1604197005 | Fish Whole/Pieces, Not Minced, Prep or Pres, NESOI | $295K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Vietnam together supply 74% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
48.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.10%.