Dried Sago Pith Pellets from Mexico
Pellets made from dried sago palm pith, a starchy substance used in food thickening or animal nutrition. HTS 0714.90.51.00 includes sago pith explicitly in pellet form as high-starch product.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Source from Metroxylon sagu palms and document to avoid misclassification as cereal
• Provide processing records showing only drying/pelleting, no starch extraction
• Comply with FDA prior notice for food-grade imports