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Dehydrated Sugar Cane Bagasse Chopped from Japan

Chopped and dehydrated fibers from sugar cane bagasse, serving as roughage in dairy cow diets. Classified as other waste of sugar manufacture under 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

• Test for silica content, high in bagasse, to ensure safe rumen passage in cattle

• Use phytosanitary certificates from cane-producing countries like Brazil to clear APHIS inspection