Molasses-Soaked Beet Pulp Shreds from Japan
Shredded sugar beet pulp infused with molasses from the same manufacturing process, enhancing palatability for horse and cattle feed. It qualifies under HTS 2303.20.00 as waste of sugar manufacture, retaining its primary beet pulp identity. The added molasses is minimal and byproduct-derived.
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
• Document molasses addition rate (<10%) to avoid reclassification as prepared feed
• Test for sugar content to comply with FDA feed labeling under 21 CFR
• Avoid declaring as 'horse feed' which could trigger 2309 scrutiny