U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Chicken Meat and Offal (HS 160232) totaled $36.8M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Chicken Meat and Offal paid $541K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrepared and preserved chicken products under this heading are subdivided by packaging format and processing method — airtight-container prepared meals, paste, preformed patties, and other preparations each occupy distinct 10-digit lines, making container type and product form central to correct classification. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Chile, South Korea, and China also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Shipments from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column 1 rate, a cost factor importers should model carefully. USDA FSIS reinspection is mandatory for all entries, and the foreign establishment must appear on FSIS's approved list.
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746 import shipments a month
Several 10-digit lines under 1602.32 distinguish airtight-container prepared meals from non-airtight formats, and some lines further separate products by whether they contain cereal or vegetables. Importers must document the packaging type, container seal method, and ingredient composition to select the correct tariff line and avoid reclassification at entry.
Prepared chicken products from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs on top of the standard MFN duty rate. The applicable Section 301 list and rate tier should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as the tariff treatment for this category has been subject to ongoing review and modification.
Subheading 2 of 10 in heading 1602
Subheading 160232 · $36.8M of $121.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$36.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$39.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $451.5M of Prepared or Preserved Chicken Meat and Offal and exported $447.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 92% of it. China pays 42.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
91.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.47% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602320040 | Prprd/Prsrvd of Chickens (Excl Prprd Meals), NESOI | $25.3M | 1.49% | 9.31% | $378K |
| 1602320030 | Prepared Meals of Chickens of Headng 0105, NESOI | $10.5M | 1.40% | 5.63% | $147K |
| 1602320010 | Prepard Meals Chicken (0105 Ex Turkey) Airtit Cntr | $924K | 1.75% | 14.03% | $16K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
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