Sugar Cane Bagasse Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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