Fish Meal By-Product for Cat Food

Fish meal by-product from processing plants is dried ground fish parts used as omega-3 rich ingredient in premium cat foods. Under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as other animal products for feed. Excludes edible fish meal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If complete fish feed meal

Prepared fish-based feeds are specifically under 2309.20.

0305.59.00.01Same rate: 35%

If from chapter 3 dead animals

Unfit fish from Chapter 3 may classify there if not processed for feed.

0511.99Same rate: 35%

If for non-feed industrial use

Subheading 80 for other animal products not chiefly for feed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm unfit for human consumption with fishing waste certificates

Check for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for pet food safety

Differentiate from 2309.20 by proving it's an ingredient, not standalone feed