2301.20.00 - Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

This HTS category, 2301.20.00, encompasses flours, meals, and pellets derived from fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. These products are specifically intended for purposes other than direct human consumption and are often byproducts of fish processing. The key characteristic uniting these items is their origin from aquatic life, processed into a granular or pelleted form.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 2301.10.00.00, which covers similar preparations derived from meat or meat offal, and greaves (cracklings). While both categories deal with residual products from animal sources, 2301.20.00.00 exclusively focuses on aquatic invertebrates, whereas 2301.10.00.00 pertains to terrestrial animals and specific fatty residues.

Within this classification, further subcategories exist to refine the classification based on specific product types or origins. The subcategories, 2301.20.00.10 and 2301.20.00.90, allow for more granular tracking and statistical analysis of specific fish meals, such as herring and pilchard meal, distinguishing them from other aquatic invertebrate-based flours, meals, and pellets. This division ensures precise tariff application and facilitates trade data collection.