Edible Fish Flours, Meals & Pellets

Processed into powder or pellet form specifically for human consumption, edible fish meal occupies a narrow but distinct niche separate from the far larger feed-grade fish meal market classified elsewhere. New Zealand and Norway are the leading suppliers to the US market under this heading, reflecting their well-developed whitefish and pelagic processing industries. The US schedule subdivides the heading by packaging size and form — bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg (0309100500) versus other presentations (0309109000) — which affects both duty treatment and labeling requirements. FDA reviews all shipments for food safety compliance, and country-of-origin labeling rules apply to retail presentations.