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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into krill oil for human consumption
Refined krill oil classifies as animal oils in Chapter 15, distinct from raw crustacean material.
If fresh or chilled Antarctic krill
Fresh/chilled forms fall under 0304, with frozen specifically directed to heading 0306.
If extracted fatty acids used as food additives
Purified omega-3 concentrates become miscellaneous chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'for further processing into oil' on commercial documents to guide customs valuation
• Maintain unbroken cold chain with calibrated data loggers; CBP rejects thawed shipments
• Pre-clear with Fish and Wildlife Service for incidental marine mammal interactions during harvest
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.
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.
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.