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U.S. imports of shrimp & prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers (HS 160521) totaled $121.9M in May 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Shrimp & Prawns, Prepared or Preserved, Not in Airtight Containers paid $12.1M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $120.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 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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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.
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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 % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605211030 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, PREPARED NESOI, FROZEN | $65.4M | 9.95% | 99.55% | $6.5M |
| 1605211020 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, BREADED, FROZEN | $38.7M | 9.74% | 96.72% | $3.8M |
| 1605210500 | SHRIMP,PRODS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NOT AIRTIGHT | $1.3M | 15.00% | 100.00% | $193K |
| 1605211050 | SHRIMPS & PRAWNS, PREPD/PRESERV,NOT AIR TIGHT,NES | $318K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $32K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, PREPARED NESOI, FROZEN
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, BREADED, FROZEN
SHRIMP,PRODS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NOT AIRTIGHT
SHRIMPS & PRAWNS, PREPD/PRESERV,NOT AIR TIGHT,NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605210500 | SHRIMP,PRODS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NOT AIRTIGHT | $2.0M |
| 1605211025 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, PREPARED, FROZEN, NESOI | $1.7M |
| 1605211045 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI | $1.1M |
SHRIMP,PRODS W/ FISH MEAT;PREP MEALS,NOT AIRTIGHT
299.7K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, PREPARED, FROZEN, NESOI
165.2K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI
147.0K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
LOBSTER, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160530
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $31.7M | $1.1M | -$30.6M |
| Florida | $15.6M | $179K | -$15.5M |
| Washington | $12.1M | $2.1M | -$10.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $31.1M | $96K | -$31.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $26.6M | -- | -$26.6M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $9.0M | -- | -$9.0M |