U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Octopus (HS 160555) totaled $5.0M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Octopus paid $600K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$11KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $53.9M of Prepared or Preserved Octopus and exported $185K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 7 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160555 · $5.0M of $310.9M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605556000 | Octopus, Prepared or Preserved, NESOI | $4.9M | 11.61% | 91.36% | $567K |
| 1605550500 | Octopus Products With Fish Meat; Prep Meals | $114K | 28.96% | 100.00% | $33K |
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 | $11K |
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 · August 2026
origin
Spain and Indonesia together supply 58% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Spain 7.8%.
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rate provision · imports
8.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.01% of imports for consumption.