Fish meal Hs Code

Fish meal harmonized system code

Product Overview Fish meal classified under HS Code 230120 is a finely ground, high-protein product derived from the processing of whole fish or fish trimmings through cooking, pressing, drying, and milling. This commodity typically exhibits a moisture content below 10%, crude protein levels ranging from 60% to 72%, and fat content between 5% and 12%, ensuring nutritional consistency and stability. The product is further categorized within HS 230120 into subtypes such as fish meal not containing added oil and fish meal containing added oil, reflecting variations in processing and formulation. Commercially, fish meal serves as a critical ingredient in aquaculture feeds, livestock nutrition, and pet food manufacturing, providing essential amino acids and minerals. Its value proposition lies in its role as a sustainable protein source with consistent quality parameters, making it indispensable for feed producers and processors requiring reliable nutrient profiles and compliance with feed safety standards. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 230120 falls under Chapter 23, which covers “Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder.” Specifically, Heading 2301 pertains to “Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates,” with Subheading 230120 designating fish meal. The classification is based on the product’s origin, composition, and processing method, meeting internationally recognized criteria as outlined by the Harmonized System nomenclature. Trade considerations include packaging typically in 25 to 50 kg multi-wall paper bags or bulk containers, with moisture levels strictly controlled to prevent microbial growth during transit. Preservation methods emphasize low humidity and temperature regulation to maintain product integrity. Compliance with Codex Alimentarius standards and WTO agreements ensures harmonized quality benchmarks, facilitating customs clearance and trade compliance. This classification supports accurate tariff application, statistical reporting, and adherence to import/export regulatory frameworks globally.

Fish meal Chapter Note

1.- Heading 23.09 includes products of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, obtained by processing vegetable or animal materials to such an extent that they have lost the essential characteristics of the original material, other than vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products of such processing.