Cargill Corn Gluten Feed Pellets from Japan
Corn gluten feed pellets are a byproduct of corn wet milling used primarily as a high-fiber, protein-rich animal feed ingredient. Classified under HTS 2303.10.00.10 as residues from starch manufacture, specifically corn gluten feed, which includes the bran, steep liquor, and germ meal mix.
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
• Verify moisture content and pellet integrity to meet feed safety standards; obtain veterinary certificates for animal feed import; check for aflatoxin levels common in corn byproducts