India to USA trade data · HS 1605
Exporting Prepared & Preserved Seafood from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $603M of prepared & preserved seafood (HS 1605) from India, 18.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 63 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $603M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -11.8%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 63
- Share of US imports
- 18.6%
- Average duty paid
- 16.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of prepared & preserved seafood from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $364M, down 11.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with prepared & preserved seafood
US imports of HS 1605 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 63 countries: $3.24B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indonesia | $727M | 22.4% |
| 2. India | $603M | 18.6% |
| 3. Vietnam | $514M | 15.9% |
| 4. Canada | $465M | 14.4% |
| 5. Thailand | $225M | 7% |
| 6. China | $102M | 3.2% |
| 7. Ecuador | $83.1M | 2.6% |
| 8. Chile | $79M | 2.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for prepared & preserved seafood from India
Top US ports for HS 1605 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $203M | 33.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82.3M | 13.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $64.7M | 10.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $52.8M | 8.8% |
| Baltimore, MD | $45.9M | 7.6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44.8M | 7.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on prepared & preserved seafood from India
Across all HS 1605 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 16.5% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Prepared & Preserved Seafood from India to the USA: FAQs
How much prepared & preserved seafood does the US import from India?
$603M in 2025 (HS 1605), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 63 countries with 18.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $364M, down 11.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for prepared & preserved seafood in the US market?
Indonesia (22.4%), Vietnam (15.9%), Canada (14.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on prepared & preserved seafood from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.7% of the value of prepared & preserved seafood from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (16.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1605: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive prepared & preserved seafood from India?
Newark, NJ (33.7%), Los Angeles, CA (13.7%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (10.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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