Defatted Soybean Meal
Coarsely ground meal from soybeans after oil extraction, partially refatted for nutrition. HTS 1208.10.00 covers such meals of soybeans per heading 1208 notes allowing partial defatting and refatting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intended for animal feed and more processed
Soybean residues specifically for feed are in 2304, while 1208 applies to flours/meals for other uses.
If unground soybeans
Unground soya beans are under heading 1201; grinding into meal shifts to 1208.
If finely ground like flour for human consumption
Some soy flours may align with Chapter 11 if resembling cereal flours, but oil seed specificity keeps it in 1208.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing records proving partial defatting/refatting to distinguish from feed residues in 2304
• Check for mycotoxin contamination certificates, common pitfall in soy imports leading to quarantines
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'of soybeans' and grind size to match subheading description
Related Products under HTS 1208.10.00
Soybean Flour
Finely ground powder made from soybeans, used in baking and as a protein supplement. Classified under HTS 1208.10.00 as a flour of soybeans, which falls within heading 1208 for flours and meals of oil seeds, including those partially defatted or refatted.
Soybean Protein Flour
High-protein flour derived from soybeans, ideal for gluten-free baking. Falls under 1208.10.00 as a flour of oil seeds (soybeans), explicitly including partially defatted varieties.
Full-Fat Soybean Meal
Meal from whole soybeans ground without oil removal, retaining natural fats. Classified in 1208.10.00 as non-defatted meal of soybeans under heading 1208 scope.
Toasted Soybean Flour
Heat-treated soybean flour for improved digestibility and flavor in baking. HTS 1208.10.00 includes such processed flours of soybeans as long as not excluded residues.