Pilchard Fish Meal Pellets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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