Sheep Dried Blood Powder from Japan
Powdered dried blood from sheep carcasses unfit for consumption, utilized in organic farming as a natural soil amendment rich in iron and nitrogen. This product aligns with HTS 0511.99.40.30 as 'dried blood' from dead Chapter 1 animals, excluding hides, edible products, or textile materials per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Secure certification that source animals were inspected and deemed unfit, avoiding scrapie-related import bans
• Use ISF filings early for animal byproducts to preempt CBP holds