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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified organic for seed planting
Organic seeds intended for sowing are still classified under 1201.10.
If refined into organic soybean oil
Organic oils from soybeans fall under specific subheadings in heading 1507.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
โข Provide USDA NOP organic certificate and non-GMO verification to support claims during customs review
โข Segregate shipments to avoid cross-contamination with conventional soybeans
โข Declare exact varietal purity to match processing contracts and avoid disputes
Related Products under HTS 1201.90.00.90
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.
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.
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.
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.