About HS Code 051191
This category encompasses various animal products derived from fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates, specifically those unfit for human consumption, including dead animals of Chapter 03. These by-products are crucial for industries like animal feed, aquaculture, and fertilizer production, transforming what would otherwise be waste into valuable resources. The trade involves processing raw aquatic materials into forms such as meals, oils, or chitin. Importers are typically manufacturers of pet food, fish feed, or agricultural inputs. Exporters are countries with significant fishing industries or aquaculture operations that efficiently process their by-products. Key aspects include sustainable sourcing, processing efficiency, and adherence to quality standards for non-food applications, ensuring environmental responsibility and economic value.
Products Under This Code
Fish meal, fish oil (non-food grade), shrimp shells, crab shells, squid ink (industrial use), fish waste for fertilizer, krill meal, fish protein hydrolysates (feed grade).
Real World Examples
TripleNine Fish Protein, FF Skagen fish meal, Bio-Oregon aquaculture feed ingredients, DSM feed additives.
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from fish and seafood fit for human consumption (Chapter 03) and other animal by-products (051199) which are not specifically aquatic in origin.
Products Classified Under 0511.91
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Peru, Chile, and Iceland are major exporters of fish meal and oil, with significant imports by China, Norway, and the USA for aquaculture and animal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 051191?
HS code 051191 covers: Animal products; of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption. This category encompasses various animal products derived from fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates, specifically those unfit for human consumption, including dead animals of Chapter 03. These by-products are crucial for industries like animal feed, aquaculture, and fertilizer production, transforming what would otherwise be waste into valuable resources. The trade involves processing raw aquatic materials into forms such as meals, oils, or chitin. Importers are typically manufacturers of pet food, fish feed, or agricultural inputs. Exporters are countries with significant fishing industries or aquaculture operations that efficiently process their by-products. Key aspects include sustainable sourcing, processing efficiency, and adherence to quality standards for non-food applications, ensuring environmental responsibility and economic value.
What products fall under HS code 051191?
Fish meal, fish oil (non-food grade), shrimp shells, crab shells, squid ink (industrial use), fish waste for fertilizer, krill meal, fish protein hydrolysates (feed grade).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 051191?
This code is distinct from fish and seafood fit for human consumption (Chapter 03) and other animal by-products (051199) which are not specifically aquatic in origin.
How is HS code 051191 structured?
HS code 051191 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.