Food-Grade White Soybeans
Premium white hilum soybeans selected for low bitterness in food applications like soymilk production. These non-sowing soybeans are classified under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans, ideal for non-fermented soy products.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the soybeans are intended for sowing
Soya beans for sowing are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the soybeans meet Canadian food safety standards and provide a certificate of analysis if requested
• Declare the goods as for food processing, not sowing, to maintain classification under 1201.90.00
Related Products under Tariff item 1201.90.00
Argentine Commodity Soybeans
Standard yellow soybeans from Argentina, a major global exporter, intended for general crushing into oil and meal. They are not for sowing and fall under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans.
Black Soybeans for Food Manufacturing
Black soybeans, whole or slightly broken, for food manufacturing like soy sauce or miso. They are classified as 'other' soybeans under 1201.90.00, as they are not for sowing and not otherwise processed.
Brazilian Roundup Ready Soybeans
Genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant soybeans from Brazil, widely used for crushing into protein meal and oil. These commodity soybeans are not for sowing and are classified under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans.
Broken Soybean Fragments
Soybean kernels that have split or broken during harvesting or transport, still suitable for oil extraction. The tariff item 1201.90.00 covers soya beans 'whether or not broken', so these fragments are included as long as they are not for sowing.
Broken Soybean Kernels for Meal Production
Broken soybean kernels, from handling, for animal feed meal production. They are classified under 1201.90.00 as 'other' soybeans, whether or not broken, and are not for sowing.
Canadian Identity Preserved Soybeans
Traceability-certified soybeans from Canada, maintaining specific variety from farm to processor, ensuring premium quality for tofu and natto markets. These non-sowing beans fall under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans.