HS Code 0309
Edible Flours and Meals of Aquatic Invertebrates
HS code 0309 is for flours, meals, and pellets made from fish or aquatic invertebrates that are processed to be fit for human consumption, not animal feed.
4-digit Section ILCL
HS Code 0309 — Edible Flours and Meals of Aquatic Invertebrates
This code applies to flours, meals, and pellets derived from fish, crustaceans, or molluscs specifically intended for human consumption. These products are often used as food additives, protein supplements, or ingredients in processed seafood dishes.
What's included
- Fish flour for human consumption
- Shrimp meal (edible)
- Crustacean pellets for food
- Mollusc flour
What's excluded
- Flours and meals for animal feed → use
2301(This code is for products not fit for human consumption.)
Common examples
- Dried shrimp powder
- Edible fish protein powder
- Crab meal for food seasoning
- Mollusc-based food pellets
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this code for fish meal used in pet food?
No, fish meal for animal or pet food must be classified under heading 2301.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Requires a Certificate of Analysis confirming fitness for human consumption.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Norway, Peru, Vietnam, Thailand
- Top importers: China, Japan, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Exclusively for products fit for human consumption; animal feed variants use chapter 23.
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