Aquatic Byproduct Meal from China
Aquatic byproduct meal from shrimp shells, crab waste, and fish trimmings, dried and milled for chitin and protein. Used in aquaculture feeds as a binder and nutrient. Fits HTS 0511.99.30 as marine animal products for feed.
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
• NOAA fisheries docs for shellfish waste; heavy metal testing required
• Declare chitin content; avoid 'shrimp meal' if not fully rendered
• Port health inspections common—pre-clear with samples