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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.9%+35.0%36.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇨🇦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇩🇪Germany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇯🇵Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2304.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36.9%

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.

1201.90.00Lower: 35% vs 36.9%

If unground soybeans

Unground soya beans are under heading 1201; grinding into meal shifts to 1208.

1106.10.00Higher: 43.3% vs 36.9%

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