Shrimp Shell Flour Supplement from Mexico
Milled shrimp shells processed into edible flour rich in chitin and glucosamine for human joint supplements. Under 0309.90.30.00 as other crustacean flour fit for humans, per chapter notes on human consumption. Pharmaceutical food grade.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide third-party lab tests for glucosamine content and microbial safety
• Label as 'dietary supplement' to align with FDA import requirements
• Avoid declaring as 'chitin extract' which may shift to chemical chapters