HS Code 160521
Prepared Shrimps and Prawns (Non-Airtight)
HS code 160521 covers prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns not in airtight containers, such as frozen cooked peeled prawns sold in plastic bags.
HS Code 160521 — Prepared Shrimps and Prawns (Non-Airtight)
This code is for cooked or otherwise prepared shrimps and prawns that are not packaged in airtight (hermetic) cans or jars. It typically covers frozen cooked prawns in bags used for retail or food service.
What's included
- Frozen cooked peeled prawns
- Boiled shrimps in bags
- Chilled marinated prawns
What's excluded
- Canned prawns → use
160529(Canned goods are considered 'airtight containers'.) - Breaded shrimp → use
160521(Usually classified here if the shrimp component is the main character; check regional breading limits.)
Common examples
- Cooked tail-on tiger prawns (frozen bag)
- Peeled and deveined cooked coldwater shrimp
- Chilled garlic marinated shrimp in plastic trays
Frequently asked questions
What defines 'not airtight'?
Standard plastic bags, even if heat-sealed, are usually not considered hermetically sealed airtight containers in customs law; those are typically cans or special vacuum jars.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 12%
- Documentation: US imports may be subject to Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) depending on origin.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: India, Vietnam, Ecuador
- Top importers: United States, Japan, Germany
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Key takeaway
The standard code for most frozen cooked shrimp found in wholesale and supermarkets.
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