Fish Meal for Aquaculture Feed from Japan
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.
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
• 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