Frozen Antarctic Krill Meal Powder

Coarse-ground meal from frozen Antarctic krill, processed for direct human dietary use like in smoothies or capsules. Falls under HTS 0309.90.10.30 for frozen meals of crustaceans (Antarctic krill) fit for human consumption, distinct from pellets or non-human feed.

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.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If not frozen (chilled or dried)

Non-frozen crustacean flours/meals use 0309.90.10.20, while frozen specifies .10.30 subheading.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked, shelled, or prepared beyond flour/meal

Prepared crustacean products like pastes move to Chapter 16 for cooked/prepared seafood.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If unprocessed frozen whole krill

Fresh or frozen whole aquatic invertebrates classify under 0302, not processed flours of 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certificates of analysis showing protein/astaxanthin content and microbial safety for human grade

Label clearly as 'fit for human consumption' to avoid reclassification to animal feed categories

Check Section 609 compliance for shrimp/krill products via NMFS traceability if applicable