Fish Meal for Aquaculture Feed
A coarse powder made from whole fish or fish by-products through drying and grinding, primarily used as a high-protein ingredient in aquafeeds. It falls under HTS 2301.20.00 because it is derived from fish and explicitly unfit for human consumption due to processing and labeling standards.
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If mixed with other ingredients like vitamins or grains
Blends or preparations of animal feed not purely fish-derived shift to Chapter 23 miscellaneous animal feeds.
If sold as inert animal food supplement in bulk
Unfit flours or meals not specified elsewhere may classify under inedible animal products if not pelletized.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier certification that product is unfit for human consumption to avoid reclassification; include lab tests for protein content; check for contaminants like heavy metals common in marine products
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