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%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
• Document waste origin to claim lower duties if applicable; inspect for parasites before shipment
• Label clearly to distinguish from edible fish products