0309.90.30.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 0309.90.30.00, covers flours, meals, and pellets derived from aquatic invertebrates, specifically crustaceans, that are fit for human consumption, but are neither live, fresh, chilled, nor frozen. This category is designed to capture processed forms of crustaceans that do not fall under the more immediate preservation states.

The distinction from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. HTS 0309.90.10 specifically addresses frozen preparations, while HTS 0309.90.20.00 encompasses live, fresh, or chilled crustacean products. Therefore, 0309.90.30.00 applies to products that have undergone processing beyond simple freezing or preservation methods, such as drying, cooking, or further milling, making them shelf-stable or prepared for specific culinary uses.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this specific HTS code. Classification at this level requires careful consideration of the form and processing of the crustacean-based product, ensuring it meets the "other" criteria by not fitting into the frozen, live, fresh, or chilled classifications. Examples may include dried shrimp meal for aquaculture feed, processed crab powder for flavoring, or crustacean pellets intended for dietary supplements, provided they are fit for human consumption.