Dried Sugar Beet Pulp Pellets from Japan
Dried pellets made from sugar beet pulp, a byproduct of sugar extraction from beets, used primarily as a high-fiber animal feed for livestock like cattle and horses. This falls under HTS 2303.20.00.40 as 'other' waste of sugar manufacture, specifically from beet processing, in pelleted form for efficient handling and feeding.
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 below 14% to meet feed safety standards and avoid spoilage during transit
• Obtain certificate of analysis confirming it's beet-pulp waste, not mixed with other residues, for CBP classification
• Check for pesticide residues from beet farming; common pitfall is rejection due to non-compliant fumigation