U.S. imports of Fish Meal Fit for Human Consumption (SITC 03550) totaled $13K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Fish Meal Fit for Human Consumption imports of $13K in August 2026 ran 90% below the year-to-date monthly average of $129K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFish meal produced to food-grade standards — as opposed to the far larger volume of feed-grade fish meal used in aquaculture and animal nutrition — is a concentrated protein ingredient used in specialty food products, dietary supplements, and functional food formulations. The food-grade designation requires stricter controls on oxidation, histamine levels, and microbial contamination than feed-grade equivalents, and these quality parameters are typically specified in buyer contracts and verified by third-party testing. FDA oversight applies at US entry, and importers should confirm that foreign manufacturers hold appropriate food facility registrations and maintain HACCP documentation covering the rendering and drying process.
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Food-grade fish meal must meet stricter limits on histamine content, peroxide value (a measure of oxidative rancidity), total volatile basic nitrogen, and microbial counts than feed-grade product. Buyers typically require certificates of analysis from accredited laboratories confirming these parameters, and some markets impose additional specifications on heavy metal content (mercury, lead, cadmium). These requirements should be incorporated into purchase contracts and verified before shipment.
Yes. Because food-grade fish meal is intended for human consumption, it falls under FDA's seafood HACCP regulations, and the foreign manufacturing facility must be registered with FDA. FDA may sample shipments at the port of entry for histamine, microbiological, or chemical contaminant testing. Importers should maintain supplier audit records and certificates of analysis to support rapid release. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA compliance specialist for admissibility requirements.
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Basic heading 03550 · $13K of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Norway and Italy together supply 100% of it. Italy pays 10.0% duty; Norway 0.0%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Fish Meal Fit for Human Consumption and exported $58K.
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 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.