Shrimp Shell Meal Powder Bulk
Shrimp Shell Meal Powder Bulk is a powdered meal made from shrimp shells, processed for human consumption as a chitin supplement or soup base. It is packed in 20 kg bulk drums and falls under this tariff item as a meal of crustaceans fit for human consumption. The product is agglomerated by compression without binders, qualifying as a meal under Chapter 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meal is derived from molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
This alternative covers meals of molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates fit for human consumption, distinct from crustacean-derived meals.
If the meal is unfit for human consumption
Meals unfit for human consumption fall under Chapter 23, not Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is fit for human consumption and declare it as a meal of crustaceans under 0309.10.00
• Keep documentation proving the meal is agglomerated by compression without binders to avoid reclassification
• Verify if the product meets Canadian Organic Products Regulations if marketed as organic
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