Dried Sweet Potato Pellets from Japan
Sweet potatoes dried and formed into uniform pellets, rich in starch, commonly used in livestock feed or as a base for snacks after further processing. Falls under HTS 0714.90.51.00 as similar roots and tubers with high starch content in pellet form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure pellets are uniformly sized (typically 3-8mm) to meet 'pellet' definition and avoid bulk dried classification
• Include lab analysis showing high starch (>20%) to support tariff classification
• Check for fumigation certificates if shipped in bulk containers to prevent quarantine issues