Broken Soybean Fragments from Mexico
Soybean kernels that have split or broken during harvesting or transport, still suitable for oil extraction. HTS 1201.90.00 covers soybeans 'whether or not broken' excluding sowing types. These are often cheaper feed-grade lots.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document breakage cause (e.g
• harvest damage) to refute adulteration claims
• Test for aflatoxin levels as broken beans are prone to mold growth
• Use ventilated containers to manage higher respiration rates in split seeds