Sorghum Pellets for Poultry Feed

Compressed grain sorghum (milo) groats for energy component in bird feeds. HTS 1103.20.00.90 applies to sorghum pellets ('other cereals'), meeting corn/sorghum starch >90% and 500 micron sieve specs where applicable.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1103.13.00Same rate: 35%

If of corn (maize), not grain sorghum

Corn has specific subheading; sorghum uses 'other cereals'.

2309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If when pelleted with soybean meal into complete ration

Mixed/complete poultry feeds move to prepared animal foods.

1005.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole sorghum grain, not fragmented

Intact seeds stay in Chapter 10 as unmilled cereals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Note sorghum follows corn sieve rules (90% through 500 microns if applicable); document accordingly

Prevent reclassification by excluding flavorings or medications

Use dry weight basis for all chapter note calculations