Black Soybeans for Food Manufacturing
Black soybeans, whether or not slightly broken, used in food production like soy sauce or miso, under HTS 1201.90.00.90 as non-sowing soybeans. This covers specialty varieties not intended for planting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged and marketed for planting
Soybean seeds specifically for sowing are directed to 1201.10 per chapter notes.
If dried and prepared as food legumes
Dried leguminous vegetables like prepared soybeans move to Chapter 7 under 0713.
If ground into defatted flour or meal
Heading 1208 includes flours and meals from soybeans, even partially defatted.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'not for sowing' and provide affidavits if needed to distinguish from seed imports
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for food-grade soybeans entering the U.S
• Test for GMO content if targeting organic markets, as it affects labeling and certification
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Yellow Soybeans for Processing
Whole yellow soybeans, not broken, intended for crushing into oil and meal, classified under HTS 1201.90.00.90 as 'other' soybeans excluding seeds for sowing. This subheading covers soybeans primarily used in industrial processing rather than direct planting.
Hulled Soybeans for Export Processing
Soybeans with hulls removed but not otherwise processed, suitable for oil extraction, classified in HTS 1201.90.00.90 as other soybeans. Hulling does not change the raw seed classification under this heading.
Organic Non-GMO Soybeans
Certified organic, non-GMO yellow soybeans for crushing, under HTS 1201.90.00.90 excluding sowing seeds. Classification holds regardless of organic status, as it's based on use not certification.
Broken Soybean Kernels for Meal Production
Partially broken soybean kernels from handling, destined for animal feed meal, under HTS 1201.90.00.90 which includes whether or not broken. Explicitly covers damaged or fragmented raw soybeans.
High-Protein Soybean Varieties
Specialty high-protein soybeans bred for enhanced meal quality in feed, classified under HTS 1201.90.00.90 as other non-sowing soybeans. Varietal differences do not alter the base heading.