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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved sea cucumbers (HS 160561) totaled $6K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Prepared or Preserved Sea Cucumbers imports of $6K in April 2026 ran 93% below the year-to-date monthly average of $90K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSea cucumbers (bêche-de-mer) prepared or preserved occupy a single 10-digit line (1605610000) under this heading, reflecting their status as a distinct and commercially significant product in Asian food markets. Nicaragua and Mexico are the leading US import sources, a supply pattern driven by Pacific coastal fisheries rather than Asian processing hubs — though China also appears among suppliers. Sea cucumber fisheries are subject to management measures in many source countries, and some species may have CITES implications depending on origin. FDA prior notice and HACCP compliance apply; importers should verify admissibility and any applicable fisheries documentation with a licensed customs broker before entry.
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Nicaragua and Mexico have accessible Pacific coastal fisheries for sea cucumber species that are processed and exported to serve demand — largely from Asian-American communities and restaurant channels in the US. The proximity and established trade relationships with these Western Hemisphere sources give them a logistical advantage for the US market, even though sea cucumber consumption is most culturally associated with East and Southeast Asia.
Several sea cucumber species are subject to CITES listings or national export controls due to overfishing concerns. Whether a permit is required depends on the specific species and country of origin. Importers should obtain species identification documentation from their supplier and check current CITES appendix listings before shipment, as enforcement has increased in recent years.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
| JAPAN | -- | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605610000 | SEA CUCUMBERS, PREPARED RO PRESERVED | $6K | 10.00% | $614 |
SEA CUCUMBERS, PREPARED RO PRESERVED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605610000 | SEA CUCUMBERS, PREPARED RO PRESERVED | $0 |
SEA CUCUMBERS, PREPARED RO 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 York | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | -- | -- |
| NEWARK, NJ | -- | -- | -- |