Sugar Cane Bagasse Pellets from Japan
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.
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
• 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