Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Fish, Crustacean, and Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals, and Pellets (Inedible) (HS 230120) totaled $6.1M in September 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Fish, Crustacean, and Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals, and Pellets (Inedible) paid $595K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 9.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fish, Crustacean, and Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals, and Pellets (Inedible) imports of $6.1M in September 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.4M.
Last updated: September 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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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $101.7M of Fish, Crustacean, and Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals, and Pellets (Inedible).
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2301
Subheading 230120 · $6.1M of $10.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2301200090 | Flour/Meal/Pellet Fish Crustacean Etc Inedib NESOI | $5.3M | 10.00% | 95.20% | $525K |
| 2301200010 | Herring Meal; Pilchard Meal, Unfit Fr Human Consmp | $495K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2301200000 | Flour Meal & Pellet of Fish Crustaceans Etc Inedib | $30.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Chile and Denmark together supply 62% of it. Brazil pays 23.7% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
9.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.59% of imports for consumption.