HTS Chapter 16 — Preparations of Meat, Fish Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers prepared and preserved meat, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, including sausages, canned tuna, smoked salmon, and surimi products.

Rate Overview

4.5%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 16

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
1604	Prepared or preserved fish	4%	N/A	25%
1602	Prepared or preserved meat	3%	N/A	N/A

Common Products

Canned tunaSausagesSmoked salmonCorned beefPrepared shrimpSardines in oilSurimiBeef jerky

HTS Chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, fish, encompassing a wide range of products that enter the United States under various tariff classifications. Covers prepared and preserved meat, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, including sausages, canned tuna, smoked salmon, and surimi products. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 4.5%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Canned tuna, Sausages, Smoked salmon, Corned beef, Prepared shrimp, Sardines in oil, Surimi, Beef jerky. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 19, Chapter 20, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 16 (Preparations of Meat, Fish)?

The average MFN duty rate for preparations of meat, fish is 4.5%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 16?

Chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, fish, including Canned tuna, Sausages, Smoked salmon, Corned beef, Prepared shrimp. Related chapters include Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 19, Chapter 20.

Are preparations of meat, fish subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.