Defatted Palm Kernel Meal from China
Defatted palm kernel meal results from solvent extraction removing most oil from palm kernels, yielding a high-protein (18-20%) powder for monogastric animal feeds. Its low fat content makes it ideal for broiler chicken diets. HTS 2306.60.00.00 covers this as the solid residue from microbial or vegetable fat extraction of palm kernels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Request hexane residue certificates from solvent extraction processes for FDA approval; label with guaranteed analysis for protein/fiber; avoid misdeclaration as copra meal which has different duties