Bulk Frozen Pollock Fish Meal
Frozen fish meal made from pollock, processed into a fine powder suitable for human consumption in soups, stews, or as a nutritional supplement. Classified under HTS 0309.10.05.00 because it is fish flour in bulk packaging exceeding 6.8 kg per container, explicitly fit for human use per Chapter notes. Not covered by headings 0305-0308 as it's a consumable flour.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not proven fit for human consumption
Animal feed-grade fish meal falls under Chapter 23 for dog/cat food preparations, as Chapter notes exclude unfit products from 0309.
If in smaller retail containers under 6.8 kg
Fish meal in immediate containers ≤6.8 kg is classified under 0305 for flours fit for human consumption, per statistical breakouts.
If immediate containers weigh 6.8 kg or less
The 6.8 kg container weight threshold determines subheading; smaller packs shift to 0309.10.10.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk; provide lab analysis proving fitness for human consumption; ensure bulk containers are clearly labeled with net weight over 6.8 kg to avoid reclassification
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