HS 160529

Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved in Airtight Containers

U.S. imports of shrimp & prawns, prepared or preserved in airtight containers (HS 160529) totaled $4.7M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Airtight-container shrimp and prawn products — shelf-stable canned or retort-pouch formats — are classified separately from their non-airtight counterparts, with the US schedule distinguishing frozen airtight product (1605291010/1605291025) from non-frozen airtight product (1605291045) and mixed fish-meat preparations (1605290500). India, Vietnam, and Thailand are the top three suppliers, with Indonesia and Denmark also contributing. As with non-airtight shrimp, antidumping duty orders on warm-water shrimp from certain origins may extend to prepared airtight products depending on scope determinations, and FDA Seafood HACCP compliance is required for all foreign processors.

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Imports

$4.7M

from 18 countries · YTD: $19.4M

Exports: $287K

Deficit of $4.4M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $4.4M (net importer)

YTD: $19.4M imported (April 2026)

63 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1INDIA$1.9M
41.9%
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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR

HS 160521

$120.9M

TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED

HS 160414

$86.8M

CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED

HS 160510

$46.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the HTS treat airtight-container shrimp as a separate heading from non-airtight shrimp?

The HS system separates these formats because airtight (hermetically sealed) containers produce a shelf-stable product with different commercial uses, labeling requirements, and sometimes different duty rates than frozen or refrigerated non-airtight packs. The distinction also affects FDA labeling and low-acid canned food regulations that may apply to retort-processed shrimp.

Who are the primary foreign sources of airtight-container prepared shrimp entering the US?

India leads, followed by Vietnam and Thailand. Indonesia and Denmark are also notable suppliers under this heading. Denmark's presence reflects re-export or further processing of shrimp sourced from other regions.

What food-safety requirements apply to imported canned or retort-pouch shrimp?

FDA regulates these products under both the Seafood HACCP regulation and, for thermally processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers, the Low Acid Canned Food (LACF) regulations. Foreign processors must register their processes with FDA. Admissibility and classification are complex — consult a licensed customs broker or FDA before importing.