Sunflower Oilcake Pellets from China
These are compressed pellets made from ground sunflower seed residues after oil extraction, facilitating easier handling and storage for livestock feed. The pelleting process does not alter the essential composition as oil extraction residue. Classified under HTS 2306.30.00.00 because the HTS explicitly includes residues 'whether or not ground or in the form of pellets' from sunflower seeds.
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
• Include pelleting process details in entry docs to confirm it remains oilcake, not a prepared feed under 2309
• Check for moisture content limits (typically under 12%) to meet feed safety standards and avoid mold issues
• Label clearly as 'animal feed ingredient' to distinguish from human food products during customs review