Fish and shellfish flour and meal from India
India exported $507 million of fish and shellfish flour and meal (HS 2301.20) in FY2025-26, up 89% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $507MUp 88.7% on last year
- HS code
- 2301.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2301.20.00 | Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves (cracklings): Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of fish and shellfish flour and meal
India's exports to all countries under HS 2301.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2301.20 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.4% to 2.2% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on fish and shellfish flour and meal from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for fish and shellfish flour and meal?
2301.20, under heading 2301 (Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves (cracklings)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export fish and shellfish flour and meal?
Yes. India exported $507 million under HS 2301.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.