Pelleted Corn Germ Residue from China
Pellets made from corn germ meal residues after oil extraction during milling, rich in protein and fiber. Falls under HTS 2302.10.00.00 as residues from corn working, even post-extraction, for supplemental animal feed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the full process from corn milling to pelletizing to affirm residue status
• Declare oil content accurately, as high-fat versions might classify as vegetable oils residues
• Comply with AAFCO standards for feed labeling if destined for US animal nutrition