Sorghum Middlings from China
Middlings from grain sorghum milling, utilized in ethanol byproduct feeds or direct livestock roughage. Under HTS 2302.40.01 for residues of 'other cereals,' though sometimes bordering maize classification.
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
• Differentiate from maize DDGS (distillers grains) with lab analysis; latter may go under 2303.30
• Check for GMO declarations if from biotech sorghum varieties, impacting approval
• Pelleted forms must confirm no binders added, preserving residue status