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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved octopus (HS 160555) totaled $4.6M in July 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Octopus paid $443K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $3.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPrepared and preserved octopus enters the US market primarily from Spain and Japan, two sources with well-established processing industries and distinct product styles — Spanish producers favor marinated and oil-packed formats, while Japanese suppliers often supply vacuum-packed and seasoned preparations. The US schedule covers straight octopus preparations (1605550000 / 1605556000) as well as composite products with fish meat and prepared meals (1605550500). Importers should note that goods of Chinese origin in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and all shipments require FDA prior notice and HACCP compliance documentation.
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119 shipments/mo
Tariff line 1605550500 applies to composite preparations that contain fish meat alongside octopus, or that qualify as prepared meals. Pure octopus preparations — whether in brine, oil, sauce, or otherwise — fall under 1605550000 or 1605556000. Misclassifying a composite product as a straight octopus preparation can trigger a customs challenge, so ingredient composition should be reviewed carefully.
Wild octopus catch volumes in both Spain and Japan fluctuate with seasonal fishing patterns and regional stock assessments, which can affect availability and pricing of processed product. Importers relying on a single origin may face supply gaps; maintaining relationships with multiple approved foreign establishments helps manage this risk.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$4.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$12KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605556000 | Octopus, Prepared or Preserved, NESOI | $4.4M | 9.77% | 87.86% | $434K |
| 1605550500 | Octopus Products With Fish Meat; Prep Meals | $131K | 6.96% | 27.83% | $9K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605550000 | Octopus Prepared or Preserved | $12K |
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 · July 2026
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Spain and Indonesia together supply 59% of it.
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rate provision · imports
13.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.69%.