Defatted 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.
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 flour is a residue from oil extraction
Residues of oil extraction are classified in heading 23.04, not in heading 12.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the flour is not a residue of oil extraction, which would be excluded under heading 23.04
• Ensure the flour meets the particle size definition in supplementary note 1
• Provide processing details to CBSA to show the defatting is partial and the product retains its original oil character
Related Products under Tariff item 1208.10.00
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.
Certified 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.
Certified 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.
Certified 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.
Certified 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.
Defatted 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.