Defatted Soybean Flour from Japan
Finely ground flour derived from soybeans with most oil removed during processing, used primarily in baking and as a protein supplement. It falls under HTS 1208.10.00.90 as a meal of soybeans, other than mustard, fitting the chapter note for partially or fully defatted flours refatted with original oils. Not classified as mustard-derived or residues.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify oil content to confirm defatted status; documentation like processing certificates prevents misclassification as crude soy under 1201
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA protein and allergen declarations for food-grade imports
• Avoid pitfalls by checking for GMO content declarations if targeting EU markets