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U.S. imports of shrimp & prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers (HS 160529) totaled $4.7M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved, in Airtight Containers paid $506K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $4.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHermetically sealed shrimp and prawn products — canned, retort-pouched, or otherwise airtight-packed — are classified here, with the US schedule separating frozen airtight (1605291010 and 1605291025) from non-frozen airtight (1605291045) presentations. India and Vietnam are the leading US suppliers, with Thailand and Indonesia also significant sources, reflecting the broad aquaculture and processing infrastructure across South and Southeast Asia. The airtight-container format typically extends shelf life without refrigeration, making these products important for foodservice and retail distribution channels that require ambient storage. FDA admissibility requirements — including prior notice, food facility registration, and accurate net-weight labeling — apply to all imported prepared shrimp regardless of pack format.
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Yes — the airtight-container distinction is based on the hermetic seal of the packaging, not on whether the product is frozen. A frozen shrimp product in a retort or vacuum-sealed airtight pouch classifies under 160529 (specifically 1605291010 or 1605291025), while the same frozen shrimp in a non-hermetic bag would fall under 160521. Importers should confirm the sealing method with their supplier to ensure correct classification.
Active antidumping orders on warm-water shrimp from certain countries may or may not extend to canned or retort-packed shrimp depending on the scope language of the specific order. Because scope definitions vary by order and country, importers sourcing from India, Vietnam, or Thailand should verify with CBP or request a scope ruling before assuming that airtight-packed product is excluded from an existing order.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605291040 | SHRIMPS & PRAWNS, PREPD/PRESERV,IN AIR TIGHT,NES | $2.2M | 10.00% | $216K |
| 1605291010 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS | $1.4M | 10.00% | $129K |
| 1605290500 | SHRIMP, PRAWN PRODUCTS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NES | $1.1M | 15.00% | $162K |
SHRIMPS & PRAWNS, PREPD/PRESERV,IN AIR TIGHT,NES
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS
SHRIMP, PRAWN PRODUCTS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605291045 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, NOT FROZEN, IN AIRTIGHT CONT. | $225K |
| 1605291025 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS | $56K |
| 1605290500 | SHRIMP, PRAWN PRODUCTS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NES | $6K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, NOT FROZEN, IN AIRTIGHT CONT.
17.8K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS
4.5K kg
SHRIMP, PRAWN PRODUCTS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NES
400 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 | $3.1M | $3K | -$3.1M |
| New Jersey | $673K | -- | -$673K |
| Virginia | $640K | -- | -$640K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $817K | -- | -$817K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $668K | -- | -$668K |