Oyster Shell Meal
Ground meal from oyster shells, providing calcium in aquafeed and poultry diets. As an aquatic invertebrate-derived product unfit for food use, it falls under the tariff item for other mollusc meals.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oyster shell meal is mixed with other feed ingredients
Mixed feed preparations fall under heading 23.09.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oyster shell meal is free from contaminants and labeled as feed-grade
• Verify that the product is not a complete feed, which would be classified under heading 23.09
• Keep records of the processing to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2301.20.90
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Pelletized flour made from clam processing waste, used in fish farming for its protein and mineral content. The product is derived from molluscs and is industrially unfit for human consumption, fitting the tariff item for other aquatic invertebrate products.
Clam Processing Meal
Granular meal from clam guts and shells after shucking, used in pet foods. Unfit for human use per processing standards, it falls under the tariff item for other aquatic invertebrate meals.
Crab Meal for Cattle Feed
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Krill Meal for Pet Food
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Krill Meal Pellets
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