Dried Krill Flakes for Ornamental Fish
Dried krill flakes made from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), processed by flaking to enhance palatability for tropical fish in the aquarium trade. These flakes are used solely as an animal food ingredient, not for human consumption, and are not prepared pet foods, placing them under tariff item 0511.99.00 as other animal products 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flakes are mixed with vitamins, minerals, or other additives to form a complete aquarium feed
Prepared pet foods or feed supplements fall under heading 2309, not as raw animal products.
If the krill is dried but retains a form suitable for direct human consumption
Edible crustaceans, even dried, are excluded from Chapter 5 by legal note 1(a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as unfit for human consumption to avoid classification under edible chapters
• Verify that the krill flakes are not mixed with other ingredients that could shift classification to prepared pet food (heading 2309)
• Keep documentation of the species (Euphausia superba) and processing method for CBSA verification
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Antarctic Krill for Salmonid Feed
Antarctic krill for salmonid feed consists of whole or minced frozen krill (Euphausia superba) incorporated into salmon and trout extrudes. It provides astaxanthin for fish pigmentation and is chiefly used for animal feed, not edible or textile purposes, placing it under tariff item 0511.99.00.
Antarctic Krill Whole for Pet Food
Antarctic krill whole for pet food consists of intact frozen or dried whole Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) supplied to pet food manufacturers for premium fish and reptile diets. As an animal product unfit for human consumption and chiefly for animal consumption, it falls under tariff item 0511.99.00.
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