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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved octopus (HS 160555) totaled $4.5M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Octopus paid $482K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $4.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605556000 | OCTOPUS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI | $4.3M | 10.43% | $448K |
| 1605550500 | OCTOPUS PRODUCTS WITH FISH MEAT; PREP MEALS | $171K | 20.09% | $34K |
OCTOPUS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI
OCTOPUS PRODUCTS WITH FISH MEAT; PREP MEALS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605550000 | OCTOPUS PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $0 |
OCTOPUS PREPARED OR PRESERVED
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| California | $954K | -- | -$954K |
| Florida | $610K | -- | -$610K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $875K | -- | -$875K |
| MIAMI, FL | $626K | -- | -$626K |