Solvent Extracted Sunflower Meal from Japan
This fine-ground meal results from solvent extraction of sunflower seeds, removing most oil and leaving protein concentrate (around 35-40% protein). Commonly mixed into poultry and swine rations. Falls under HTS 2306.30.00.00 as it's the standard form of sunflower oil extraction residue.
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
• Provide hexane residue test results (<100 ppm) per FDA requirements for solvent-extracted feeds
• Declare exact protein and fiber content for accurate valuation and to support feed labeling claims
• Watch for misdeclaration as soy meal (2304), which has different duties and quotas