Soybean Flour
Finely ground flour derived from soybeans, used in baking and as a protein supplement. It falls under HTS 1208.90.00.00 as a flour of oil seeds (soybeans) that is non-defatted or partially defatted and refatted, excluding mustard seeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully defatted without refatting
Chapter note excludes fully defatted residues from heading 1208, moving them to soy residues in 2304.
If blended with other food ingredients or flavored
Processed mixtures with additives become food preparations under Chapter 21, not pure oil seed flours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify oil content to confirm non-defatted status per Chapter 12 notes; fully defatted products may shift to heading 2304
• Provide lab analysis certificates for protein and fat content to avoid misclassification as soy grits
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from mustard-derived flours to stay within this subheading
Related Products under HTS 1208.90.00.00
Sunflower Seed Flour
Meal ground from sunflower seeds, popular in gluten-free baking and nutrition bars. Classified in HTS 1208.90.00.00 as flour of oleaginous fruits/seeds, other than mustard, including partially defatted types.
Peanut Flour Defatted
Partially defatted peanut flour used in confectionery and high-protein diets. HTS 1208.90.00.00 covers flours of oleaginous fruits like peanuts, including those refatted with original oils.
Flaxseed Meal
Coarsely ground flaxseeds providing omega-3s, used in smoothies and baking. Falls under HTS 1208.90.00.00 for linseed (flax) meals of oil seeds, other than mustard.
Sesame Seed Flour
Fine sesame seed flour for tahini production and Asian baking. HTS 1208.90.00.00 includes flours from sesame as other oil seeds excluding mustard.
Rapeseed Flour Low Erucic
Flour from low erucic acid rapeseed (canola), used in low-fat baking. Covered by HTS 1208.90.00.00 as other oil seed flours, per subheading notes on low erucic variants.
Pumpkin Seed Flour
Nutrient-rich flour from pumpkin seeds, used in vegan protein powders. HTS 1208.90.00.00 for flours of oil seeds like cucurbit seeds, other than mustard.