Pilchard Heads and Guts Meal from Japan
Pilchard heads and guts meal is rendered from viscera and skeletal waste, providing omega-3 rich feed for aquaculture. HTS 2301.20.00.10 covers it as pilchard meal unfit for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document waste origin to claim lower duties if applicable; inspect for parasites before shipment
• Label clearly to distinguish from edible fish products