Sugar Cane Bagasse Pellets

Pellets produced from bagasse, the fibrous residue left after extracting juice from sugar cane for sugar production, commonly used as ruminant feed or fuel. Classified in HTS 2303.20.00.40 as 'other' waste of sugar manufacture from cane processing.

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.

2303.10.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If specifically labeled as beet-pulp only

Pure beet-pulp has its own subheading 2303.10, separating it from other sugar wastes like bagasse.

4401.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into wood chips/pellets for fuel, not feed

Bagasse used as fuel classifies as wood waste under Chapter 44 by end-use, not feed residues.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If formulated with vitamins/minerals for pet food

Additives make it a prepared pet food under 2309.90, shifting from pure waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure bagasse is de-lignified and pelletized post-sugar extraction to confirm 'waste of sugar manufacture' status

Provide origin certification distinguishing cane bagasse from beet pulp to avoid misclassification

Watch for mold growth in humid shipments; use ventilated containers to prevent FDA feed rejection