Seafood from 🇮🇳 India: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for seafood imported from India.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on seafood from India?
Seafood imported into the United States from India must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Seafood — Duty Rates
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Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on shrimp?
Frozen shrimp (HTS 0306.17) has a base duty rate of 0-5% depending on preparation. AD/CVD orders on shrimp from China, India, Vietnam, Ecuador, and other countries can add 0-113% in additional duties.
Are there anti-dumping duties on imported seafood?
Yes, significant AD/CVD orders cover shrimp from multiple countries, catfish/pangasius from Vietnam, and certain fish fillets from China. These can dramatically increase the effective duty rate.
What HTS codes cover seafood?
Fresh and frozen seafood falls under HTS Chapter 03. Prepared/preserved seafood is in Chapter 16. Key codes include 0302-0304 (fish), 0306 (crustaceans), 0307 (molluscs), and 1604-1605 (prepared seafood).
What tariffs apply to seafood from India?
Seafood imported from India are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for seafood from India?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to seafood from India?
Seafood classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or India import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when seafood are imported into the United States from India. It is not India's own import tariff schedule for goods entering India.
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