Industrial Bulk Cod Fish Flour

High-protein cod fish flour in large bulk bags over 15 kg, designed for human food manufacturing like protein bars or baby food. Fits HTS 0309.10.05.00 as fish-derived flour in bulk containers >6.8 kg, fit for human consumption, distinct from animal feed pellets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If for industrial animal feed use

If labeled or processed primarily for livestock/aquaculture feed, it moves to Chapter 23 miscellaneous animal feeds.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If dried and pea-sized pellets

Pelletized form with binders qualifies as 'pellets' under Chapter notes, potentially shifting to other dried legume-like headings if not flour.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen fillets ground but not floured

Unprocessed frozen fish meat in bulk is under 0304; flouring for consumption moves it to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificates of analysis for protein content and microbial safety; declare exact container weights to confirm bulk status; watch for misdeclaration as feed leading to penalties

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