Mussel Shell Flour from Germany
Mussel shell flour is a fine powder obtained by grinding mussel shells after the meat has been extracted. It is unfit for human consumption and is valued as a calcium supplement in ruminant feeds. This product falls under tariff item 2301.20.90 as a flour of aquatic invertebrates, other than fish meal.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as unfit for human consumption to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the flour is derived solely from mussel shells and not mixed with other materials that could change the tariff classification
• Keep records of the processing method to demonstrate it meets the definition of a flour under the Customs Tariff