Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved, Not in Airtight Containers (HS 160521) totaled $136.6M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved, Not in Airtight Containers paid $14.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved, Not in Airtight Containers imports of $136.6M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $123.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen breaded shrimp, loose frozen prepared shrimp, and other non-hermetically-sealed shrimp preparations are classified here, with the US schedule subdividing by preparation method — breaded frozen (1605211020), other frozen prepared (1605211025 and 1605211030), and ambient or chilled non-airtight formats (1605211045 and 1605211050). India leads US supply under this heading, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia, making South and Southeast Asia the dominant sourcing region for this widely traded seafood category. Several shrimp-producing countries have faced antidumping duty orders on certain prepared shrimp products entering the US, so verifying the current order scope and applicable cash deposit rates is a routine compliance step for importers. FDA prior notice and food facility registration are required for all shipments.
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1.3K import shipments a month
Antidumping duty orders on shrimp from certain countries have historically defined scope by processing level and species, and breaded or battered shrimp may fall inside or outside a given order's scope depending on the specific language. Importers should request a scope ruling from the Department of Commerce if there is any ambiguity about whether a particular breaded product is covered by an active order.
The dividing line is hermetic sealing: products in cans, retort pouches, or other containers sealed to prevent air exchange classify under 160529, while frozen retail bags, fresh-pack trays, and similar non-hermetic packaging fall under 160521. The distinction matters because the two headings carry different duty rates and may have different trade-remedy exposure.
ImportsExports
Imports
$136.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$13.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5B of Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved, Not in Airtight Containers and exported $95.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160521 · $136.6M of $310.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605211030 | Shrimps and Prawns, Prepared NESOI, Frozen | $95.1M | 10.52% | 98.35% | $10.0M |
| 1605211020 | Shrimps and Prawns, Breaded, Frozen | $40.2M | 11.01% | 95.94% | $4.4M |
| 1605210500 | Shrimp, Prods W/ Fish Meat; Prep Meals, Not Airtight | $868K | 16.91% | 100.00% | $147K |
| 1605211050 | Shrimps & Prawns, Prepd/Preserv, Not Air Tight, Nes | $312K | 12.01% | 96.10% | $37K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Vietnam together supply 61% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
2.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.71% of imports for consumption.