Sugar Cane Bagasse Pellets from China
Compressed pellets made from fibrous bagasse, the waste residue left after crushing sugarcane for sugar production. Classified in HTS 2303.20.00 as 'other waste of sugar manufacture,' often used in ruminant feed or biofuel. Its high cellulose content makes it suitable for animal diets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate to confirm freedom from pests common in tropical cane residues
• Label clearly as 'bagasse' to distinguish from wood pellets under Chapter 44