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Cane Bagasse Pressed Blocks from Japan

Compressed blocks of sugar cane bagasse for goat roughage, minimizing volume for transport. Classed as other sugar waste in HTS 2303.20.00.40.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Pressure-test blocks for 200 psi integrity to prevent crumbling in transit

• Binders limited to 2% natural gums; synthetics trigger reclassification

• APHIS permit if from quarantined cane regions like Australia