Rice Bran Pellets from China
Pelleted rice bran derived from the milling of rice grains, used primarily as a nutritional feed supplement for livestock. It falls under HTS 2302.40.01.05 as residues from rice milling processed into pellet form. This product is rich in fiber, protein, and oil, making it ideal for animal diets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify product is solely rice-derived residues to avoid reclassification under other cereal brans
• Provide milling process documentation and lab analysis confirming rice origin for CBP clearance
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on rice by-products from certain origins like Asia