Shrimp Flour for Human Consumption from Germany
Finely ground flour made from dried shrimp, suitable for human consumption as a protein-rich ingredient in baking or soups. Classified under HTS 0309.90.90.00 as shrimp flour fit for human use, distinct from animal feed pellets. Meets chapter note excluding flours from headings 0305-0308 when human-grade.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Section 609 compliance with shrimp sourcing documentation to avoid antidumping scrutiny
• Ensure labeling confirms fitness for human consumption per FDA standards
• Test for contaminants as common pitfall in aquatic flours