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South African Pilchard Meal from Japan

South African pilchard meal is derived from abundant pilchard fisheries, steam-dried and ground for use in poultry and swine rations. Under HTS 2301.20.00.10, it is pilchard meal explicitly designated 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

Source from certified sustainable fisheries to meet US traceability rules; test for histamine levels common in pilchards

Use ISF filings early for seafood-derived feeds to avoid delays

South African Pilchard Meal from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2301.20.00.10