Fish Meal Powder from China
Fish meal is produced by cooking, pressing, drying, and grinding whole fish or fish trimmings unsuitable for human consumption. Primarily used as a protein-rich ingredient in aquaculture feeds and pet foods. Fits HTS 0511.99.30 as an animal-derived product for animal nutrition.
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
• Obtain fishery product inspection certificates confirming processing renders it unfit for humans
• Comply with APHIS import permits if from regions with disease risks; label moisture and ash content accurately
• Prevent duty hikes by distinguishing from edible fish meal via clear feed ingredient labeling