Low-Erucic Rapeseed Cake Fines from China
Fine-ground particles from low-erucic rapeseed oilcake, often a byproduct of pelleting, used in aquaculture feeds. Though from low-erucic seeds, classified as 'other' under HTS 2306.49.00.00 if not meeting exact subheading 2306.41 pellet specs. High digestibility makes it ideal for fish meal substitutes.
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
• Differentiate fines from pellets via sieve analysis to avoid misclassification into 2306.41
• Comply with AAFCO standards for protein guarantees in labeling
• Monitor erucic acid (<2%) via lab certs per Chapter 12 definitions