Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Flours, Meals & Pellets of Crustaceans, Molluscs & Other Aquatic Invertebrates for Human Consumption (HS 030990) totaled $34K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Flours, Meals & Pellets of Crustaceans, Molluscs & Other Aquatic Invertebrates for Human Consumption imports of $34K in August 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $106K.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0309
Subheading 030990 · $34K of $47K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0309901061 | Flour, Meal Etc Frz Crustacean, For Human Consum Nes | $18K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0309903000 | Flour, Meal Etc of Crustaceans, For Hum Consum NESOI | $12K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 0309901010 | Flour, Meal Etc Frz Frshw Crawfish, For Human Consum | $4K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0309905030 | Flour, Meal Etc Frz Conch, For Human Consum NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0309905090 | Flour, Meal Etc Frz Molluscs, For Human Consum NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0309906000 | Flours, Meals Etc of Molluscs, For Human Consump Nes | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0309902000 | Flour, Meal Etc Liv/Fr/Ch Crustacean, For Hum Consum | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0309904090 | Flour, Meal Etc Liv/Fr/Ch Mollusc, Human Consum Nes | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $29K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$34KYoY · free account
Exports
$29KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0M of Flours, Meals & Pellets of Crustaceans, Molluscs & Other Aquatic Invertebrates for Human Consumption.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Norway together supply 89% of it. Norway pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
63.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.53% of imports for consumption.