Sunflower Seed Meal from China

Sunflower seed meal is the solid residue left after extracting sunflower oil from sunflower seeds through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. It is typically ground into a coarse powder and used primarily as a protein-rich ingredient in animal feed formulations. This product falls under HTS 2306.30.00.00 as it is the oilcake resulting specifically from sunflower seed oil extraction, distinct from residues of other vegetable oils.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is solely from sunflower seeds via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification under other oilcake subheadings

• Ensure compliance with FDA animal feed regulations, including testing for mycotoxins common in sunflower residues

• Provide documentation proving it's not intended for human consumption to prevent reclassification as food waste