What is HS code 2301 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
2301 — Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves
Chapter 23: Residues from food industries
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2301 when importing flours, meals, and pellets made from meat, fish, or aquatic invertebrates that are not suitable for human consumption. For example, if you're importing fish meal used in animal feed, this is the code you need.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines under this heading, consider the source material. HS-6 230110 covers products from meat or meat offal, while HS-6 230120 is for those derived from fish or aquatic invertebrates. If your product is primarily fish-based, use 230120.
If you are importing a blend that includes both meat and fish components, you may need to evaluate the predominant ingredient to determine the correct subheading. If meat is the main ingredient, go with 230110; if fish is more significant, opt for 230120.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 2301 · animal feed ingredients · fish meal import · meat offal products · aquatic invertebrate flour · greaves classification · non-human consumption feed · animal fodder regulations · meat meal import codes · fish flour HS code
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Fish meal for animal feed
- Poultry by-product meal
- Greaves from meat processing
- Crustacean meal used in aquaculture
- Mollusk meal for pet food
- Meat offal pellets for livestock
- Fish flour for aquaculture feed
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify fish meal for import?
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What are greaves in animal feed?
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Difference between HS-6 230110 and 230120?
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Can I import meat offal for animal feed?
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What products fall under HS-4 2301?
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importing fish meal for animal feed
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classifying meat offal under HS codes
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understanding HS-4 2301 for imports
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greaves classification for customs
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animal fodder made from fish
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how to determine HS-6 subheading
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flours and meals from aquatic invertebrates
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regulations for importing animal feed ingredients
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 2301?
- HS-4 2301 includes flours, meals, and pellets made from meat, fish, or aquatic invertebrates that are unfit for human consumption.
- How do I choose between HS-6 230110 and 230120?
- Choose HS-6 230110 for products made from meat or meat offal, and HS-6 230120 for those made from fish or aquatic invertebrates.
- Can I import products under HS-4 2301 for human consumption?
- No, HS-4 2301 is specifically for products that are not suitable for human consumption.
- What is greaves and how is it classified?
- Greaves are the solid residue from rendered animal fat, classified under HS-6 230110 as a type of meat by-product.
- Are there any specific regulations for importing fish meal?
- Yes, importing fish meal may be subject to specific regulations regarding animal feed safety and health standards.
- What documentation is required for importing under HS-4 2301?
- Documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and possibly health certificates depending on the product.
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