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Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead animals of chapter 3

Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption: > Other: > Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead animals of chapter 3

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 0511.91.00

Dried Fish Maws

Dried swim bladders from fish such as croaker or sturgeon, used in traditional cuisine and as gelatin sources. Classified under HTS 0511.91.00 as a product of fish unfit for direct human consumption in its raw form but processed for specific uses. Excluded from Chapter 3 as it's a derived product rather than fresh or frozen fish.

Fish Heads and Offal

Whole fish heads, viscera, and trimmings from processing, unfit for human consumption due to spoilage or contamination. HTS 0511.91.00 covers these dead animal products of Chapter 3 aquatic species for industrial rendering. Not classified as edible fish under Chapter 3.

Shrimp Shells and Heads

Waste shells, heads, and exoskeletons from shrimp processing, used for chitin extraction or animal feed. Falls under HTS 0511.91.00 as products of crustaceans (Chapter 3) unfit for human consumption. Distinct from edible shrimp meat in Chapter 3.

Dead Whole Crabs

Unfit whole dead crabs from Chapter 3, rejected due to disease or spoilage, for rendering or bait. HTS 0511.91.00 applies to such crustacean products not suitable for human food. Excludes fresh or preserved edible crabs.

Squid Viscera and Waste

Innards, ink sacs, and processing waste from squid (molluscs of Chapter 3), unfit for consumption. Classified in HTS 0511.91.00 as dead aquatic invertebrate products for industrial uses like fertilizer. Not covered as edible seafood.

Oyster Shells

Empty shells from shucked oysters, a mollusc product of Chapter 3, used for lime production or poultry grit. HTS 0511.91.00 covers these unfit dead animal remains. Separated from live/fresh oysters in Chapter 3.

Clam Processing Waste

Guts, shells, and siphons from clam harvesting, unfit for human use due to contamination. As mollusc products from Chapter 3, they fit HTS 0511.91.00 for dead aquatic remains. Used in fishmeal or compost.

Dead Frozen Tuna

Whole frozen tuna rejected as unfit from Chapter 3 due to quality issues, for rendering. HTS 0511.91.00 includes such dead fish products not for direct consumption. Differs from prime frozen tuna in 0303.

Crab Shell Chitin Waste

Pre-extraction crab shells with residual protein, crustacean waste from Chapter 3. HTS 0511.91.00 for these unfit products destined for chitin processing. Raw material before chemical conversion.

Mussel Byproducts

Beards, shells, and viscera from mussel processing, mollusc waste unfit for consumption. Covered by HTS 0511.91.00 as Chapter 3 dead aquatic products for fertilizer or feed.

Dead Lobster Carcasses

Empty shells and bodies of dead lobsters post-meat extraction, crustacean waste. HTS 0511.91.00 for these Chapter 3 products unfit for humans, used in bait.