Fish Meal Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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