HS Code 160529
Prepared Shrimps and Prawns (Airtight)
HS code 160529 covers prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns packaged in airtight containers like cans or jars, ensuring shelf-stability without refrigeration
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 160529 — Prepared Shrimps and Prawns (Airtight)
Covers shrimps and prawns that have been cooked or prepared and sealed in airtight containers. This mainly refers to shelf-stable canned shrimp or prawns in glass jars.
What's included
- Canned shrimp
- Prawns in brine in jars
- Airtight vacuum-packed prepared prawns
What's excluded
- Frozen cooked prawns in bags → use
160521(Plastic bags are generally not considered airtight for classification purposes.)
Common examples
- Canned tiny cocktail shrimp
- Prawns in saltwater in glass jars
- Shelf-stable shrimp curry pouch (if mostly shrimp)
Frequently asked questions
Is a vacuum bag considered airtight?
In many customs jurisdictions, only rigid containers (tins/glass) or high-barrier pouches designed for shelf-stability are 'airtight'. Standard frozen vacuum bags go in 1605.21.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Requires FDA (US) or similar food safety registration as a low-acid canned food producer.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Thailand, Vietnam, China
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
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Key takeaway
Applies to shelf-stable (canned) shrimp products; frozen bags are usually 1605.21.
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