Antarctic Krill Whole for Pet Food from China
Intact frozen or dried whole Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) supplied to pet food manufacturers for premium fish and reptile diets. HTS 0511.99.30.30 covers it as unfit for humans and chiefly for animal consumption, aligning with chapter exclusions for edible products. High omega-3 content makes it ideal for pet nutrition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Attach end-user statements from pet food firms to substantiate animal feed classification
• Monitor moisture content; excessive drying may trigger 2309 feed prep scrutiny
• Comply with USFWS if trace contaminants present; declare Antarctic origin accurately