Soybean Oilcake Pellets

Pelletized solid residues from soybean oil extraction, used primarily as a high-protein animal feed supplement. This product falls under HTS 2304.00.00.90 as 'other' soybean oilcake, ground and formed into pellets for easy handling and mixing in livestock rations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2304.00.00Same rate: 35%

If ground into fine meal form without pelleting

Fine soybean meal is specifically classified under the .40 subheading, while pellets fall into 'other'.

2309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If mixed with other ingredients like vitamins or minerals

Mixed animal feed preparations move to Chapter 23 heading 2309, not pure oilcake residues.

2302.50.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If processed into bran or similar milling by-products

Bran from oilseed milling (not oil extraction) falls under beet pulp and similar residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify protein content and moisture levels via lab testing to meet FDA animal feed safety standards

Obtain Certificate of Analysis from supplier confirming it's solely from soybean oil extraction, not mixed residues

Avoid misdeclaration as soybean meal (2304.00.00.40) which has different duty treatment