Pilchard Fish Meal Pellets from Germany
Pilchard fish meal pellets are formed from ground pilchard (sardine) remains, processed into stable pellets for easy handling in aquaculture feeds. Classified under HTS 2301.20.00.10 as pilchard meal, it is explicitly unfit for human consumption and used solely for animal nutrition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Check for heavy metal testing results due to marine contaminants; use bulk packaging to minimize costs but ensure moisture-proof seals
• Confirm exact species (pilchard vs. other sardines) via invoices to prevent customs disputes