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U.S. imports of flours, meals & pellets of crustaceans, molluscs & other aquatic invertebrates for human consumption (HS 030990) totaled $106K in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Last updated: June 2026 dataGround and processed crustacean and mollusc products — shrimp powder, dried scallop meal, and similar preparations — intended for human consumption are captured across five tariff lines under this heading, differentiated by source animal (crustacean vs. mollusc), preservation state (frozen vs. other), and residual categories. Japan and New Zealand are the leading US suppliers, reflecting their established seafood processing industries and export-oriented production of specialty ingredients used in Asian cuisine and food manufacturing. All products must satisfy FDA food-safety and labeling requirements for seafood, including HACCP compliance from the foreign establishment. Importers should note that crustacean-derived ingredients may trigger allergen labeling obligations under US food labeling law.
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Yes. Crustacean shellfish is one of the major food allergens recognized under US law, and any food product containing crustacean-derived ingredients — including flours and meals — must declare this on the label. Importers and their US buyers should ensure that downstream product labeling complies with FDA's major food allergen requirements before the ingredient enters the food supply chain.
The tariff line 0309901061 specifically captures frozen crustacean flours, meals, and pellets for human consumption not elsewhere specified, while 0309903000 covers non-frozen crustacean preparations in the same category. The preservation state at time of import — frozen versus fresh, dried, or otherwise processed — is the operative distinction, and importers must confirm the product's condition at the time of entry to select the correct line.
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FLOUR,MEAL ETC LIV/FR/CH MOLLUSC, HUMAN CONSUM NES
HS 0309904090
FLOURS MEALS PELLETS OF CRUSTACEANS ETC HUMAN CONS
HS 0309900000
FLOUR,MEAL ETC FRZ CRUSTACEAN,FOR HUMAN CONSUM NES
HS 0309901061
FLOUR,MEAL ETC OF CRUSTACEANS,FOR HUM CONSUM NESOI
HS 0309903000
FLOURS,MEALS ETC OF MOLLUSCS,FOR HUMAN CONSUMP NES
HS 0309906000
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ZEALAND | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| MOROCCO | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| CANADA | -- | -- | -- |
| GRENADA | -- | -- | -- |
| INDONESIA | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0309904090 | FLOUR,MEAL ETC LIV/FR/CH MOLLUSC, HUMAN CONSUM NES | $106K | 0.00% | 100.00% |
| 0309901061 | FLOUR,MEAL ETC FRZ CRUSTACEAN,FOR HUMAN CONSUM NES | $0 | -- | -- |
| 0309903000 | FLOUR,MEAL ETC OF CRUSTACEANS,FOR HUM CONSUM NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 0309906000 | FLOURS,MEALS ETC OF MOLLUSCS,FOR HUMAN CONSUMP NES | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0309900000 | FLOURS MEALS PELLETS OF CRUSTACEANS ETC HUMAN CONS | $4K |
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| New Jersey | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| Minnesota | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | -- | -- |