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U.S. imports of oysters, prepared or preserved (HS 160551) totaled $2.6M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Oysters, Prepared or Preserved paid $618K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Oysters, Prepared or Preserved imports of $2.6M in April 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSmoked oysters and other prepared oyster products are separated at the 10-digit level — 1605514000 for smoked and 1605515000 for all other prepared or preserved formats — a distinction that reflects both processing-method differences and the significant commercial role of canned smoked oysters in the Asian-origin import trade. China and South Korea are the leading US suppliers, with Japan also a notable source, and all three are major producers of Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) processed for export. FDA governs admissibility, and shellfish imports are additionally subject to the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) framework, which requires that product originate from approved growing areas certified by the exporting country's competent authority. Importers should confirm that the country of harvest holds a current NSSP memorandum of understanding with FDA.
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FDA's NSSP framework requires that shellfish — including prepared oysters — originate from growing areas that have been certified as safe by the exporting country's competent authority under a memorandum of understanding with FDA. Importers should verify that the country of harvest (which may differ from the country of processing) is on FDA's current list of approved shellfish-exporting nations before sourcing.
Yes, the US tariff schedule assigns separate duty rates to smoked oysters (1605514000) and other prepared or preserved oysters (1605515000). Importers should confirm the applicable rate for each line with their customs broker, as the smoking process is the operative classification criterion and must be documented in the supplier's production records.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| JAPAN | $160K | -- | -$160K |
| CANADA | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| SINT MAARTEN | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605514000 | OYSTERS, SMOKED | $1.7M | 27.57% | $460K |
| 1605515000 | OYSTERS EXCEPT SMOKED, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $911K | 17.41% | $159K |
| 1605510500 | OYSTER PRODUCTS WITH FISH MEAT; PREP MEALS | $0 | -- | -- |
OYSTERS, SMOKED
OYSTERS EXCEPT SMOKED, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
OYSTER PRODUCTS WITH FISH MEAT; PREP MEALS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605510000 | OYSTERS PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $3K |
OYSTERS PREPARED OR PRESERVED
155 kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $883K | -- | -$883K |
| Maryland | $523K | -- | -$523K |
| New Jersey | $336K | -- | -$336K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $523K | -- | -$523K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $351K | -- | -$351K |