Crushed Sorghum Bran from Japan
Crushed sorghum bran consists of the pericarp and germ residues from sorghum grain milling, crushed for feed applications. It qualifies under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as processed residues from a single cereal grain (sorghum). Popular in ethanol byproduct feeds for cattle.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm sorghum origin with DNA testing if contested, as it differs from corn in tariff treatment
• Package in breathable bags to prevent mold; include ventilation certificates for entry
• Avoid blends with legumes, which reclassify under different 2302 subheadings