Brewery Draff Pellets from China
Brewery draff refers to wet spent grains from malt mashing in beer production, often pelleted for easier transport and storage. Classified as brewing waste under HTS 2303.30.00.00, these pellets serve as a fiber-rich feed for cattle and poultry. They are a sustainable byproduct of the craft beer industry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'brewing waste' with origin certificates from licensed breweries
• Monitor pellet density and size specs, as non-standard forms may trigger valuation disputes
• Obtain veterinary import permits if destined for feed mills, avoiding common delays from undeclared contaminants