Shrimp Shell Flour Supplement
Shrimp shell flour supplement is an edible flour milled from shrimp shells, rich in chitin and glucosamine, intended for human joint health supplements. It falls under this tariff item as a crustacean flour fit for human consumption, provided it is not excluded by chapter notes as unfit for human 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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flour includes shells from other aquatic invertebrates
Other aquatic invertebrate flours fit for human consumption are covered here.
If sold as a dietary supplement in capsule form with other ingredients
Food supplements with multiple ingredients may fall under Chapter 21.
If the product is presented as a medicament with therapeutic claims
Medicinal preparations are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is intended for human consumption and not as animal feed, which would fall under heading 2301
• If the supplement is encapsulated or has added excipients, it may be classified under Chapter 21 or 30
• Maintain documentation of the milling process to show it is a flour, not a waste product
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