Block Frozen Antarctic Krill for Fish Feed
Block-frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) in bulk packaging, primarily destined for salmon and aquaculture feed production. HTS 0306.19.0130 applies to this frozen crustacean product, unchanged by its end-use designation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If agglomerated into pellets with binder for animal feed
Chapter defines 'pellets' as agglomerated products; feed pellets shift to Chapter 23 prepared animal feed.
If other frozen crustaceans not specifically Antarctic krill
Statistical breakout at 0306.19.02 covers other frozen species, distinguishing Antarctic krill specificity.
If shelled, cooked, and canned for human consumption
Cooked and preserved crustacean preparations for retail fall under Chapter 16 prepared/preserved foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's Prior Notice system for all seafood imports, specifying aquaculture feed end-use
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining -18°C or below; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Separate from human food shipments to avoid HACCP requirements for edible seafood processing
Related Products under HTS 0306.19.01.30
Frozen Antarctic Krill Whole
Whole frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), harvested from Southern Ocean waters, preserved by rapid freezing to maintain freshness. Classified under HTS 0306.19.0130 as frozen crustaceans, specifically Antarctic krill, not further processed beyond freezing.
IQF Antarctic Krill
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), allowing separation without thawing for use in aquaculture feed or supplements. Falls under HTS 0306.19.0130 as frozen, unshelled crustaceans specified as Antarctic krill.
Frozen Peeled Antarctic Krill Tail Meat
Frozen tail meat from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) with shells removed, retaining natural form for processing. Still classified under HTS 0306.19.0130 as frozen Antarctic krill, whether in shell or not per chapter heading.
Bulk Frozen Antarctic Krill for Omega-3 Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) intended for extraction of phospholipids and omega-3 fatty acids in supplement production. HTS 0306.19.0130 covers this raw frozen material prior to extraction.