U.S. exports of Prepared or Preserved Turkey Meat (HS 160231) totaled $9.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Turkey Meat paid $149K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrepared and preserved turkey products span a wide processing spectrum under this heading — from ready-to-eat prepared meals (1602310020) and mechanically separated turkey paste (1602310030) to preformed patties and other formed products (1602310050). Canada dominates US supply, with Israel a notable secondary source reflecting that country's significant kosher poultry processing industry. All imported products must clear USDA FSIS reinspection at an approved port of entry, and labeling claims such as 'natural' or specific cooking methods are subject to FSIS scrutiny. The heading excludes turkey liver, which classifies separately under heading 1602.20.
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85 import shipments a month
No. The US schedule separates preformed patties and similar products (1602310050) from turkey paste and mechanically separated turkey (1602310030), and both differ from general prepared meals (1602310020). The physical form and processing method of the product determine the correct 10-digit line, so detailed product specifications are needed at entry.
Israel has a well-developed kosher poultry processing sector, and demand from US kosher food distributors makes Israeli prepared turkey a commercially distinct supply stream. Importers sourcing kosher-certified product should confirm that the foreign establishment holds both FSIS approval and recognized kosher certification accepted by the US buyer.
Subheading 5 of 10 in heading 1602
Subheading 160231 · $9.4M of $121.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.5M of Prepared or Preserved Turkey Meat and exported $105.2M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602310040 | Turkey Meat & Offal (Ex Liver) Prepared/Pres NESOI | $3.2M | 4.68% | 37.44% | $149K |
| 1602310020 | Prepared Meals of Turkey | — | -- | -- | -- |
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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Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 63% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
62.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.68% of imports for consumption.