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.

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 fully defatted and used as soy grits or meal for feed

Fully defatted soybean residues are classified as soy grits in heading 2304, not flours under 1208.

2106.90.72Lower: 26% vs 36.9%

If mixed with other ingredients and prepared for food use

Blended or prepared soy protein products fall under Chapter 21 food preparations, not pure oil seed flours.

0712.31Lower: 12.6% vs 36.9%

If dried but not ground into flour or meal

Dried soybeans without milling are under Chapter 7 as dried leguminous vegetables, not Chapter 12 flours.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify oil content to confirm it's not fully defatted, as per Chapter Note for heading 1208 excluding residues of 2304-2306

Provide lab analysis certificates showing soybean origin and processing method to avoid reclassification

Label products clearly as 'soybean flour' to meet FDA allergen disclosure requirements during import