HTS US: 2301.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading comprises flours, meals, and pellets made from meat, meat offal, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates that are unfit for human consumption. It also includes greaves, also known as cracklings, which are residues from the rendering or processing of meat.
These products are typically used as animal feed ingredients or for industrial purposes rather than for direct human food consumption. They result from the processing of animal by-products that cannot enter the human food chain.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 6-14) — Note: While 2301 falls within animal product chapters, it is part of the broader customs classification system.
- Chapter 23: Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder
- Heading 2301: Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves (cracklings)
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2301.XX.XXXX– Further digits specify the source animal and product type.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 2301 is divided into specific codes reflecting the origin of the flour, meal, or pellet, as well as the type of product included.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2301.10.00.00 | Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves (cracklings) | Includes products derived from land animal meat by-products not suitable for human consumption, and greaves resulting from rendering. |
| 2301.20.00 | Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates | Meals and flours made from aquatic animals for animal feed or industrial use. |
| 2301.20.00.10 | Herring meal; pilchard meal | Specialized meals produced from herring or pilchard fish species, commonly used in aquaculture feeds. |
| 2301.20.00.90 | Other | All other fish or aquatic animal meals not specifically classified elsewhere under 2301.20. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Important exclusions to avoid classification errors include:
- Flours, meals, or pellets intended for direct human consumption are excluded and typically fall under other chapters.
- Animal feed composed of plant material or mixed feeds not primarily derived from meat or aquatic animals fall outside this heading.
- Rendered fats or oils extracted from animal by-products are classified under Chapter 15.
- Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible offal fall under Chapters 2 and 3, not 23.
Notes
- Usage: Products classified under this code are vital in the animal feed industry, providing protein-rich components for livestock and aquaculture feeds.
- Regulatory Oversight: Import and export of these materials are subject to inspection by animal health and food safety authorities to prevent contamination and disease spread.
- Tariff Considerations: Duty rates may vary based on the exact subheading and country of origin; some products may be subject to quotas or special import restrictions.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of herring meal used in fish feed.US HTS Code:
2301.20.00.10(Herring meal; pilchard meal)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Subject to current USHTS rates; varies by tariff schedule.
Additional Requirements: Compliance with USDA and FDA regulations; import permits and health certificates may be required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
- HTS 1501: Lard and other rendered pig fat; edible fats from animals.
- HTS 0206: Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen.
