Full-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.
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 meal is a by-product of oil extraction
Residues from oil extraction are excluded from heading 12.08 and fall under heading 23.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the meal is not a residue of heading 23.04, as that would exclude it from this item
• Provide documentation showing the oil content is retained naturally
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other substances that could change its classification
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 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.