Yellow Soybeans for Processing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify soybeans are not certified for sowing to avoid reclassification under 1201.10; provide processing end-use documentation
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like soybean cyst nematode, a common U.S. import requirement
• Declare moisture content accurately (typically under 13%) to prevent mold claims and duty disputes