Rice Pellets for Fish Feed
Compressed pellets made from rice flour or meal, used primarily as a base ingredient in aquaculture feeds. They meet the starch and ash content requirements for cereal pellets under Chapter 11 and are classified as pellets of 'other cereals' since rice is not specifically listed in the subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets are of wheat and imported within a tariff rate quota allocation
Wheat pellets are specifically listed under 1103.20.11, which has a lower within-access-commitment duty rate.
If the pellets are of barley and imported within a tariff rate quota allocation
Barley pellets are specifically listed under 1103.20.21, which has a lower within-access-commitment duty rate.
If the pellets are mixed with other ingredients and presented as complete animal feed
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding fall under Chapter 23, not Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets meet the starch and ash content thresholds for rice (starch >45%, ash ≤1.6%) to qualify for Chapter 11
• Declare the product as cereal pellets of rice under 1103.20.90, and be ready to provide a certificate of analysis if requested by CBSA
• Note that if the pellets are for animal feed, additional CFIA import requirements may apply
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.20.90
Barley Pellets
Barley pellets are compressed fragments of barley grain, formed from groats or meal that meet the starch and ash content thresholds in Chapter 11. They are used in brewing adjuncts, animal nutrition, and food manufacturing. Because they are pellets of barley, they fall under tariff item 1103.20.90 as 'Other' pellets, not under the wheat or barley quota items.
Barley Pellets for Brewing
Barley pellets for brewing are pellets of malted or unmalted barley meal used in beer production adjuncts. They meet the Chapter 11 fragmentation sieve (95% through 1.25 mm for barley) and starch/ash criteria. Since they are of barley, they are classified under 1103.20.90 only if not imported within a barley quota allocation.
Buckwheat Pellets for Gluten-Free Baking
Buckwheat pellets for gluten-free baking are compressed buckwheat groats used in gluten-free flour blends and baking mixes. They meet the Chapter 11 criteria for buckwheat: starch >45%, ash <4%, and 95% through 1.25 mm sieve. As pellets of buckwheat, they are classified under the 'Other' item 1103.20.90.
Corn Pellets
Corn pellets are produced by compressing corn (maize) meal or groats, where at least 95% by weight passes through a 2 mm sieve as required by Chapter 11 Note 3. They meet the starch (>45%) and ash (<2%) content criteria for maize. These pellets are commonly used in livestock feed and pet food formulations.
Mixed Cereal Pellets
Mixed cereal pellets combine multiple cereals such as wheat, corn, and barley, fragmented according to heading 11.03 specifications. They are used for balanced animal rations or multi-grain feeds. Since they are not exclusively of wheat or barley, they are classified under the 'Other' item 1103.20.90 rather than the specific quota items.
Oat Pellets
Oat pellets are made from fragmented oat grains that meet the Chapter 11 criteria: at least 95% through a 1.25 mm sieve, starch content over 45%, and ash content below 5%. They are popular in equine feed and human nutrition bars. As pellets of oats, they are classified under the 'Other' item 1103.20.90.