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U.S. exports of prepared or preserved sea cucumbers (HS 160561) totaled $308K in July 2026.
Prepared or Preserved Sea Cucumbers imports of $34K in July 2026 ran 55% below the year-to-date monthly average of $77K.
Last updated: July 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.
Subheading 18 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160561 · $34K of $292.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605610000 | Sea Cucumbers, Prepared Ro Preserved | $34K | 0.62% | 6.17% | $213 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605610000 | Sea Cucumbers, Prepared Ro Preserved | $308K |
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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$34KYoY · Pro
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$308KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and China together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
93.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.62%.