Low-Temp Defatted Soy Meal from Japan
Soybean meal processed at low temperatures to preserve protein quality, for use in weaning foods and supplements. Classified in HTS 1208.10.00.90 as other soy flours/meals, including partially defatted per chapter provisions.
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
• Specify processing temp in invoices to justify food-grade over feed classification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA for bulk shipments over 10,000 lbs
• Test for anti-nutritional factors like trypsin inhibitors