Frozen Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) from China
Frozen whole Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) harvested from Southern Ocean waters, primarily used as feed in aquaculture and pet food formulations. Classified under HTS 0511.99.30.30 as products chiefly used as animal food, unfit for human consumption per chapter notes excluding edible products. It retains its natural form without processing beyond freezing for preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Euphausia superba to match HTS 0511.99.30.30; misidentification risks reclassification
• Provide proof of use as animal feed (e.g
• buyer contracts) to avoid scrutiny as human food under Chapter 3
• Check for Antarctic Treaty restrictions; obtain CCAMLR catch documents for sustainable sourcing compliance