Frozen Prawn Pellet Meal

Compressed pellets of frozen prawn meal, agglomerated with minimal binder for human food applications like fish feed alternatives or direct eating. HTS 0309.90.10.61 applies to these other frozen crustacean products.

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

Non-human fit pellets from aquatic sources classify under Chapter 23 animal feeds.

0306Lower: 10% vs 35%

If minimally processed shelled cold-water prawns

Shelled but unmilled frozen crustaceans go to 0306, excluding flours per heading scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document prawn origin meticulously for Section 609, as prawns are treated equivalently to shrimp

Ensure pellets meet 'small quantity binder' definition to remain in Chapter 3, not preparations