Sorghum Pellets
Pellets from grain sorghum (milo) groats or meal, meeting the Chapter 11 criteria with starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2%. At least 95% passes a 500 micron sieve, and the pellets are used in animal feed.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the starch content exceeds 45% and ash is below 2%
• Ensure at least 95% passes a 500 micron sieve per Chapter note 2 for maize and grain sorghum
• Keep milling and sieving records for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.20.90
Oat Pellets
Pellets made from fragmented oat grains that meet the Chapter 11 criteria, with starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5%. At least 95% passes a 1.25 mm sieve, and the pellets are used in equine feed and human nutrition products.
Rice Pellets
Pellets manufactured from rice groats or meal, with low ash content (≤1.6%) and starch content exceeding 45%. At least 95% passes a 1.25 mm sieve, and the pellets are used in puffed snacks, brewing, and aquaculture feed.