Shrimp Shell Chitin Powder
Shrimp shell chitin powder is derived from crustacean shells, pre-processed but unfit for human consumption. It is used in supplements, biomaterials, or industrial applications. This product falls under tariff item 0511.91.00 as a product of crustaceans not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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 chitin is chemically modified or purified beyond simple grinding
Chemically modified natural polymers may be classified under Chapter 39.
If the powder is mixed with other crustacean waste for animal feed
Flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, unfit for human consumption, fall under heading 23.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chitin powder is not fit for human consumption and is clearly labeled as an industrial raw material
• If used in dietary supplements, it may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) from Health Canada
• Keep records of the deproteinization process to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0511.91.00
Abalone Shell Waste
Abalone shell waste consists of irregular shell pieces from abalone molluscs, unfit for food, used in inlays, crafts or decorative applications. As products of aquatic invertebrates of Chapter 3, they are classified under tariff item 0511.91.00 as animal products not elsewhere specified.
Clam Processing Waste
Clam processing waste consisting of guts, shells, and siphons from clam harvesting, contaminated and unfit for human consumption. These are mollusc products of Chapter 3, classifiable under tariff item 0511.91.00 as dead aquatic animal products. Used in fishmeal production or composting.
Crab Carapace Fragments
Crab carapace fragments are broken shells from crabs, dried and unfit for food, used for chitin extraction or fertilizer production. As products of crustaceans of Chapter 3, they are classified under tariff item 0511.91.00 as animal products not elsewhere specified.
Crab Shell Chitin Waste
Crab shell chitin waste, consisting of pre-extraction shells with residual protein, unfit for human consumption. These crustacean waste products from Chapter 3 are classifiable under 0511.91.00 as dead aquatic animal products. Raw material intended for chitin processing before chemical conversion.
Dead Frozen Tuna
Dead frozen tuna, whole fish rejected as unfit for human consumption due to quality issues, intended for rendering. These dead fish products from Chapter 3 are classifiable under 0511.91.00 as dead animals of Chapter 3. Distinct from prime frozen tuna classified under heading 0303.
Dead Jellyfish Carcasses
Dead jellyfish carcasses are whole or partial dead jellyfish unfit for human consumption, sourced from Chapter 3 animals, used in research or extraction of compounds. They are classified under tariff item 0511.91.00 as products of aquatic invertebrates not elsewhere specified.