Block Frozen Antarctic Krill for Fish Feed
Block-frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) in bulk packaging is primarily destined for salmon and aquaculture feed production. As frozen crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans, regardless of end use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the krill is ground into meal or pellets unfit for human consumption
Flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans unfit for human consumption fall under heading 23.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be aware that krill for animal feed may be subject to additional CFIA regulations
• Clearly declare the intended use on customs documentation
• Verify that the product is frozen and not processed beyond freezing
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.19.00
Bulk Frozen Antarctic Krill for Omega-3 Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) intended for extraction of phospholipids and omega-3 fatty acids in supplement production. As raw frozen material, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Bulk Frozen Freshwater Crayfish Legs
Bulk frozen freshwater crayfish legs, a byproduct of tail processing, are used primarily in seafood stocks and soups. As frozen crustaceans not further prepared, they fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Frozen Antarctic Krill Whole
Whole frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), harvested from Southern Ocean waters, are preserved by rapid freezing. As frozen crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri)
Frozen Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), whole and raw, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are neither cooked, smoked, nor processed into flours, meals, or pellets, aligning with the chapter's exclusions.
Frozen Australian Yabby Crawfish
Frozen whole Australian yabby crayfish (Cherax destructor) are a niche delicacy in upscale markets. As frozen freshwater crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Frozen Blue Crab Clusters (Callinectes sapidus)
Frozen blue crab clusters (Callinectes sapidus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or reduced to flours, meals, or pellets, complying with chapter notes.