U.S. exports of Fish, Crustacean & Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals & Pellets (Inedible) (SITC 08142) totaled $30.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Fish, Crustacean & Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals & Pellets (Inedible) paid $525K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fish, Crustacean & Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals & Pellets (Inedible) imports of $5.7M in August 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFish meal — the dominant product in this heading — is a high-protein, high-energy marine ingredient central to aquaculture feed formulations and widely used in poultry and swine rations. Quality grades are defined by protein content (typically 60–72% crude protein) and freshness indicators such as total volatile nitrogen (TVN) and histamine levels, which directly affect admissibility and pricing. USDA APHIS import conditions apply to aquatic-animal-derived meals from certain origins, and FDA monitors histamine and other quality parameters at entry.
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Crude protein content, moisture, total volatile nitrogen (TVN), and histamine levels are the primary quality benchmarks. High TVN or histamine readings can trigger FDA detention, and protein content determines the applicable price tier and, in some cases, the tariff classification. A certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory should accompany every shipment.
USDA APHIS maintains eligibility lists for aquatic-animal-derived products based on disease status, and certain origins may require additional documentation or permits. Importers should verify current APHIS eligibility for the specific country and species before contracting, as status can change with disease outbreak notifications.
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Basic heading 08142 · $30.7M of $11.7B
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Exports · August 2026
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China and Canada together take 68% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $103.7M of Fish, Crustacean & Aquatic Invertebrate Flours, Meals & Pellets (Inedible) and exported $220.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.