Corn Pellets from China
Pellets produced from corn (maize) meal or groats, where at least 95% passes a 2mm sieve per heading 1103 definition, meeting starch >90% and low ash thresholds. Commonly used in livestock feed and pet food formulations.
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
• Test for 95% passage through 2mm sieve specific to corn products to qualify as 1103 groats/meal/pellets
• Include lab reports on dry weight starch (>90%) and ash (<2%) to prevent reclassification to 2302
• Label clearly as feed-grade to avoid pharma or prepared food scrutiny under excluded chapters