Textured Wheat Pellets for Pet Food from Japan
Expanded or textured pellets from wheat meal, base ingredient for dry kibble extrusion in dog and cat foods. Classified in 1103.20.0010 as pure wheat pellets prior to final pet food mixing.
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
• Document pre-extrusion milling specs to confirm 1103 status vs processed 1901/2309
• Ensure no added vitamins/minerals inflating ash content beyond 2.5% threshold