Soybean Oilcake Meal (Fine Ground)
Finely ground soybean oilcake resulting from the mechanical or solvent extraction of soybean oil, used primarily as a high-protein animal feed ingredient. Classified under HTS 2304.00.00 as it is a solid residue from soybean oil extraction, whether ground or pelleted. Typically contains 44-48% crude protein.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing more than 50% soybeans by weight before extraction
Residues from heat-treated soybeans fall under soya bran in heading 2302, not pure oil extraction residues.
If when mixed with other ingredients and formulated as complete animal feed
Mixed preparations for animal feed are classified in 2309, not as single-ingredient extraction residues.
If sold as unprocessed or minimally processed soybean residues for human consumption
Untreated vegetable residues for human food use fall under Chapter 12, not Chapter 23 animal feeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content (max 12%) and protein levels via lab testing to meet feed safety standards and avoid reclassification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no contaminants like salmonella, required for all agricultural imports
• Declare exact processing method (solvent vs mechanical extraction) as it affects residue quality and potential FDA scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 2304.00.00
Soybean Expeller Cake (Pelleted)
Pelleted soybean expeller cake produced through mechanical pressing of soybeans to extract oil, retaining higher oil content (6-8%) than solvent-extracted meal. Falls under HTS 2304.00.00 as solid residues from soybean oil extraction in pellet form. Popular in dairy and beef cattle rations.
Dehulled Soybean Meal 48% Protein
High-protein (48% min) soybean meal from dehulled, solvent-extracted soybeans, with hulls removed for improved digestibility. HTS 2304.00.00 covers all forms of soybean oil extraction residues, including dehulled varieties. Standard ingredient in swine and poultry feeds.
Soybean Extraction Pellets (44% Protein)
Standard 44% protein soybean pellets from solvent extraction, ground or pelleted post-extraction for easy handling. Classified in HTS 2304.00.00 explicitly covering pelleted residues from soybean oil production. Widely used in layer hen and broiler starter feeds.
Full-Fat Soybean Cake (Expeller Pressed)
Expeller-pressed full-fat soybean cake retaining 18-20% oil content due to mechanical extraction only. Still classified under HTS 2304.00.00 as soybean oil extraction residue, distinguished by higher fat. Used in organic poultry and piglet feeds.