Squid Meal Powder
Powdered meal derived from dehydrated squid mantles, intended for human use in seasonings and instant noodles. Falls under HTS 0309.90.60.00 for other mollusc meals fit for human consumption, separate from fish meals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared or preserved beyond simple grinding
Preserved molluscs in airtight containers shift to Chapter 16; plain flours without added preservatives remain in 0309.
If for industrial or animal feed use
Meals unfit for humans or with binders are animal feed under 23, while 0309 is strictly human consumption per notes.
If from fresh or frozen squid without full processing to flour
Partially processed mollusc products are in 0305; only flours fit for eating move to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing records showing dehydration without binders to confirm flour/meal status per chapter notes
• Label clearly as 'squid flour for human consumption' to prevent misclassification as pet food
• Watch for allergen declarations; pitfalls include missing country-of-origin for molluscs in blended products
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