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U.S. imports of fish, crustacean, and aquatic invertebrate flours, meals, and pellets (inedible) (HS 230120) totaled $9.6M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Fish, Crustacean, and Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals, and Pellets (Inedible) paid $798K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $8.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFish meal — a concentrated protein ingredient derived from whole fish or fish processing waste — is the primary commercial product in this heading and a critical input for aquaculture feed, poultry feed, and swine nutrition globally. Chile and Norway dominate US import supply, reflecting their large industrial fishery and fishmeal processing sectors built around anchovy, herring, and other pelagic species. The US schedule provides dedicated lines for herring meal and pilchard meal (2301200010) alongside a broader NESOI line (2301200090) for other species including crustacean and aquatic invertebrate meals. USDA APHIS may apply biosecurity requirements to certain aquatic-derived meals, and importers should verify current admissibility conditions, as they can vary by species and country of origin.
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Line 2301200010 specifically covers herring meal and pilchard meal unfit for human consumption, reflecting the historical commercial significance of these pelagic species in the fishmeal trade. All other fish, crustacean, and aquatic invertebrate meals that are inedible fall under the NESOI line 2301200090. Importers should verify the species composition of their product, as blended meals or those from non-herring/pilchard species must be classified under the NESOI line.
Both Chile and Norway operate industrial pelagic fisheries subject to seasonal quotas and annual biomass assessments. Chile's anchovy season and Norway's herring and capelin seasons drive production cycles, meaning fishmeal availability and pricing can fluctuate significantly by quarter. US feed manufacturers and importers typically contract forward during peak production periods to manage supply continuity, and disruptions from quota reductions or El Niño events in the South Pacific can have meaningful downstream effects on US aquaculture and poultry feed costs.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2301200090 | FLOUR/MEAL/PELLET FISH CRUSTACEAN ETC INEDIB NESOI | $9.2M | 9.25% | $798K |
| 2301200010 | HERRING MEAL; PILCHARD MEAL, UNFIT FR HUMAN CONSMP | $398K | -- | -- |
FLOUR/MEAL/PELLET FISH CRUSTACEAN ETC INEDIB NESOI
HERRING MEAL; PILCHARD MEAL, UNFIT FR HUMAN CONSMP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2301200000 | FLOUR MEAL & PELLET OF FISH CRUSTACEANS ETC INEDIB | $19.6M |
FLOUR MEAL & PELLET OF FISH CRUSTACEANS ETC INEDIB
12.6K t
DOG AND CAT FOOD, PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE
HS 230910
RAPE/COLZA SEED OILCAKE&SOLID RES. LOW ERUCIC ACID
HS 230641
ANIMAL FEED PREP EXCEPT DOG OR CAT FOOD, RETAIL PK
HS 230990
SOYBEAN OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE, WH/NOT GROUND
HS 230400
FLOUR MEAL & PELLET MEAT/MEAT OFFAL INEDIB; GREAVE
HS 230110
VEG MATERIALS, WASTES ETC FOR ANIMAL FEED NESOI
HS 230800
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | -- | $12.6M | +$12.6M |
| South Carolina | $3.4M | $214K | -$3.2M |
| Missouri | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $8.0M | +$8.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $2.2M | $2.2M | +$63K |
| SEATTLE, WA | -- | $4.3M | +$4.3M |