U.S. imports of Jellyfish, Prepared or Preserved (HS 160563) totaled $27K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Jellyfish, Prepared or Preserved imports of $27K in August 2026 ran 79% below the year-to-date monthly average of $128K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrepared and preserved jellyfish is a specialty seafood ingredient used primarily in East and Southeast Asian cuisines, where it is valued for its texture after salting and alum treatment. China leads US supply by a wide margin, with Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and South Korea also contributing. All shipments enter under the single tariff line 1605630000 and are subject to FDA admissibility review, including examination for residues from processing chemicals such as alum. Importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered with FDA and that labeling accurately reflects any additives used in preservation.
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Yes. FDA scrutinizes prepared jellyfish for residues of alum (potassium aluminum sulfate) and other processing chemicals used in traditional preservation. Importers should obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers and ensure labeling discloses all additives, as undisclosed ingredients can trigger detention or refusal at the port of entry.
Prepared or preserved jellyfish — salted, dried, or otherwise processed beyond simple chilling or freezing — classifies under Chapter 16 (HTS 1605630000). Fresh, chilled, or frozen jellyfish would instead fall under Chapter 3. The key classification question is whether a preservation process beyond temperature control has been applied.
Subheading 18 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160563 · $27K of $310.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$27KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6M of Jellyfish, Prepared or Preserved.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 1 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605630000 | Jellyfish, Prepared Ro Preserved | $27K | 31.09% | 100.00% | $8K |
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and South Korea together supply 100% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; South Korea 12.5%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 31.09% of imports for consumption.
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