High-Protein Soybeans from China
Select soybeans bred for elevated protein content (40%+), destined for soy protein concentrate production. HTS 1201.90.00 applies to these non-sowing commodity beans. Popular in aquaculture feeds and meat alternatives.
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
• Submit independent lab protein content verification for contract specifications
• Monitor urease activity to ensure raw seed quality for processing
• Declare varietal identity to prevent substitution with standard protein beans