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U.S. imports of fish meal fit for human consumption (SITC 03550) totaled $180K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Fish Meal Fit for Human Consumption paid $788 in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.4% on $180K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fish Meal Fit for Human Consumption imports of $180K in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $216K.
Last updated: April 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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ZEALAND | $172K | -- | -$172K |
| NORWAY | $8K | -- | -$8K |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
| CANADA | -- | -- | -- |
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