Porcine Dried Blood Meal from Germany
Dried and ground blood from pigs, sourced from slaughterhouse waste unfit for human food, commonly used as a protein supplement in animal feeds. Classified under HTS 0511.99.40.30 for its status as non-edible dried blood from Chapter 1 animals. Chapter notes exclude edible products, confirming this industrial byproduct placement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide APHIS import permit and confirm pathogen-free status via lab testing to meet US animal health standards
• Label shipments clearly as 'not for human consumption' to prevent FDA reclassification issues
• Watch for moisture content limits; excessive humidity can trigger spoilage claims at customs