Shrimp Shell Meal Flour from Japan
Fine flour produced by grinding dried shrimp shells and exoskeletons from processing operations, deemed unfit for human consumption and used primarily as a chitin source in poultry or pet feeds. Falls under HTS 2301.20.00.90 for other crustacean-based meals.
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
• Include processing records proving shells were separated during food production; test for contaminants like heavy metals common in shellfish; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption during transit