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HS code 160529: Shrimps and Prawns

Covers:
Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
160510 (Crab); 160521 (Shrimps and prawns — Not in airtight containers); 160530 (Lobster); and others.
Listed US duty:
0%–5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Shrimps and prawns : Other

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What 160529 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved › Shrimps and prawns › Other.

This is the “other” line of heading 1605 (crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 160510 Crab
  • 160521 Shrimps and prawns — Not in airtight containers
  • 160530 Lobster
  • 160540 Other crustaceans
  • 160551 Molluscs — Oysters
  • 160552 Molluscs — Scallops, including queen scallops
  • 160553 Molluscs — Mussels
  • 160554 Molluscs — Cuttlefish and squid
  • 160555 Molluscs — Octopus
  • 160556 Molluscs — Clams, cockles and arkshells
  • 160557 Molluscs — Abalone
  • 160558 Molluscs — Snails, other than sea snails
  • 160559 Molluscs — Other
  • 160561 Other aquatic invertebrates — Sea cucumbers
  • 160562 Other aquatic invertebrates — Sea urchins
  • 160563 Other aquatic invertebrates — Jellyfish
  • 160569 Other aquatic invertebrates — Other

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

0%–5%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 160529

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 160529 →

Common questions

What is HS code 160529?
Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Shrimps and prawns : Other
What duty rates apply to 160529?
Listed US duty: 0%–5% (US general rate, HTS 2026).

Browse all of Chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects →

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