Dried Sugar Beet Pulp Pellets

Dried beet-pulp pellets are produced as a byproduct from sugar beet processing, where the pulp is dried and pelletized for easy handling and storage. This product falls under HTS 2303.20.00.20 as dried beet-pulp, a residue from sugar manufacture used primarily as animal feed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If pelleted and mixed with other ingredients like molasses

Blends or preparations of beet-pulp with additives fall under other animal feed preparations in 2309, not pure residues.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If in wet or pressed form, not dried

Undried beet-pulp is classified as bran from other cereals or similar vegetable residues under 2302.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify moisture content is below 14% to qualify as 'dried' beet-pulp and avoid reclassification as wet pulp

Obtain certificate of analysis confirming it's a residue from sugar beet processing, not mixed with other feeds

Check for pesticide residues common in agricultural byproducts to comply with FDA import requirements for animal feed