Certified Organic Defatted Soybean Meal from Japan
Partially defatted meal from certified organic soybeans, suitable for animal feed supplements and baking. Falls under HTS 1208.10.00.10 per chapter notes allowing partially defatted and refatted products of soybeans. Organic certification ensures no synthetic pesticides or GMOs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include organic certificates from accredited bodies and fat content analysis (under 10% for defatted claims)
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests feed use only, as it may trigger scrutiny for 2304 reclassification
• Declare exact defatting process to confirm eligibility under 1208 chapter notes