Dried Cassava Pellets from China
Dried cassava root processed into small cylindrical pellets, high in starch content, used primarily as animal feed or for further industrial processing. Classified under HTS 0714.90.51.00 due to being cassava (manioc) in pellet form, fitting the category of roots and tubers with high starch content in dried pellet state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content is below 14% to qualify as 'dried' and avoid reclassification under fresh provisions
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or diseases from origin country
• Label clearly as 'pellets' with starch content details to prevent customs disputes on form