Chapter 1208 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 12.08
Certified Organic Defatted Soybean Meal
Certified organic defatted soybean meal is partially defatted and may be refatted with original oils, suitable for animal feed and baking. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a meal of soya beans, per chapter note 2 which includes partially defatted or refatted products, and organic certification does not affect classification.
1208.10.00Certified Organic Full-Fat Soy Flour
Certified organic full-fat soy flour is milled from whole organic soybeans, retaining the full oil content for emulsifying properties. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a non-defatted flour of soya beans, consistent with chapter note 2, and organic status does not change the classification.
1208.10.00Certified Organic Soybean Flour
Certified organic soybean flour is finely ground from organic soybeans, used in baking and as a protein supplement. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, and per supplementary note 1, more than 50% by weight must pass through a No. 5 bolting cloth with 0.263 mm mesh aperture.
1208.10.00Certified Organic Soybean Protein Flour
Certified organic soybean protein flour is a high-protein flour from organic soybeans, minimally processed to retain oleaginous properties. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, and chapter note 2 includes partially defatted flours, provided they are not residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06.
1208.10.00Certified Organic Toasted Soybean Flour
Certified organic toasted soybean flour is lightly toasted to improve flavor and digestibility while retaining its oleaginous character. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, as chapter note 2 does not exclude heat-processed flours, and it is not a residue of heading 23.04.
1208.10.00Defatted Soybean Flour
Defatted soybean flour is finely ground from soybeans with most oil removed, used in baking and as a protein supplement. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, and chapter note 2 explicitly includes partially defatted flours, provided they are not residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06.
1208.10.00Defatted Soybean Meal
Defatted soybean meal is a coarsely ground product of soybeans after oil extraction, partially refatted to restore some original oils. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 because chapter note 2 explicitly includes partially defatted or refatted flours and meals of oil seeds, provided they are not residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06.
1208.10.00Enzyme-Inactive Soybean Flour
Enzyme-inactive soybean flour is heat-treated to inactivate lipoxygenase enzymes, preventing bitterness, and is used in bakery emulsions. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, as chapter note 2 allows heat-processed flours, and it is not a residue of heading 23.04.
1208.10.00Full-Fat Soybean Meal
Full-fat soybean meal is ground from whole soybeans without removing the natural oils, retaining the oleaginous character. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a non-defatted meal of soya beans, consistent with chapter note 2 which covers flours and meals not defatted.
1208.10.00Full-Fat Soy Flour
Full-fat soy flour retains its natural oil content after grinding, ideal for nutritional fortification in breads and cereals. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a non-defatted flour of soya beans, consistent with chapter note 2, and it is not a residue of heading 23.04.
1208.10.00Low-Temp Defatted Soy Meal
Low-temperature defatted soy meal is processed at low temperatures to preserve protein quality, for use in weaning foods and supplements. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a meal of soya beans, and chapter note 2 includes partially defatted meals, provided they are not residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06.
1208.10.00Soybean Flour
Soybean flour is a finely ground powder from soybeans, used in baking and as a protein supplement. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, and per supplementary note 1, more than 50% by weight must pass through a No. 5 bolting cloth with 0.263 mm mesh aperture.
1208.10.00Soybean Protein Flour
Soybean protein flour is a high-protein flour derived from soybeans, often partially defatted to concentrate protein. It falls under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, and chapter note 2 explicitly includes partially defatted flours, provided they are not residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06.
1208.10.00Soybean Protein Meal
Soybean protein meal is a coarse meal from soybeans, partially defatted and rich in protein, used in meat extenders and bakery products. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a meal of soya beans, and chapter note 2 explicitly includes partially defatted meals, provided they are not residues of headings 23.04 to 23.06.
1208.10.00Soy Grits Fine Meal
Soy grits fine meal consists of granulated, defatted soybean particles used as a base for extruded textured vegetable proteins. It qualifies as a flour or meal of soya beans under tariff item 1208.10.00, provided more than 50% by weight passes through a No. 5 bolting cloth as required by supplementary note 1. The product is not a residue of headings 23.04 to 23.06, as it is intentionally milled for food ingredient use.
1208.10.00Toasted Soybean Flour
Toasted soybean flour is heat-treated to improve digestibility and flavor, but retains its oleaginous character. It qualifies under tariff item 1208.10.00 as a flour of soya beans, as chapter note 2 does not exclude heat-processed flours, and it is not a residue of heading 23.04.
1208.90.00Chia Seed Flour
Chia seed flour is produced by grinding chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) into a fine powder, retaining the natural oils and fiber. As a flour of an oleaginous fruit not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours and meals of oil seeds other than mustard.
1208.90.00Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed meal is coarsely ground flaxseeds (linseed), retaining the natural oil content and used as a nutritional supplement or baking ingredient. Since it is a meal of an oil seed other than mustard, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00.
1208.90.00Hemp Seed Flour
Hemp seed flour is milled from hulled hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) and is rich in protein and healthy fats. As a flour of an oleaginous fruit not listed elsewhere, it falls under tariff item 1208.90.00, provided it contains no psychoactive compounds and is not a medicament.
1208.90.00Peanut Flour Defatted
Defatted peanut flour is produced by pressing peanuts to remove most oil, then grinding the remaining solids into a powder. Under Chapter 12 notes, flours partially defatted or refatted with original oils are included in heading 12.08, making this product classifiable under tariff item 1208.90.00.
1208.90.00Pumpkin Seed Flour
Pumpkin seed flour is ground from pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita species), retaining their natural oils and nutrients. As a flour of an oleaginous fruit not otherwise specified, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours and meals of oil seeds other than mustard.
1208.90.00Rapeseed Flour Low Erucic
Rapeseed flour made from low erucic acid rapeseed (canola), finely ground for use in low-fat baking and food products. It is classified as a flour of oil seeds under heading 12.08, which covers non-defatted, partially defatted, or refatted flours and meals of oil seeds, other than those of mustard.
1208.90.00Safflower Seed Meal
Safflower seed meal is a partially defatted product made by grinding safflower seeds after oil extraction, used in baking or as a feed supplement. Under Chapter 12 notes, flours and meals that are partially defatted remain in heading 12.08, so this product falls under tariff item 1208.90.00.
1208.90.00Sesame Seed Flour
Sesame seed flour is finely ground sesame seeds, retaining their natural oil content and used in baking or tahini production. As a flour of an oil seed other than mustard, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00, consistent with Chapter 12 notes on flours and meals.
1208.90.00Soybean Flour
Finely ground flour derived from soybeans, used in baking and as a protein supplement. It is classified under heading 12.08 as a flour of oil seeds, covering non-defatted, partially defatted, or refatted flours and meals, provided it is not a residue of oil extraction.
1208.90.00Sunflower Seed Flour
Sunflower seed flour is ground from sunflower seeds, often partially defatted, and used in gluten-free baking and nutrition products. Under Chapter 12 notes, flours and meals that are partially defatted remain in heading 12.08, making this product classifiable under tariff item 1208.90.00.