Ground Hemp Seed Press Cake from Japan
Ground hemp seed press cake is the defatted solid byproduct from cold-pressing hemp seeds for oil, finely milled for uniform feed blending. It provides essential amino acids for poultry and swine diets. This qualifies for HTS 2306.90.01.30 as ground residues from hemp seed oil extraction.
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
• Submit oil content analysis (<10% residual oil) to prove extraction residue status
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for hemp products amid regulatory scrutiny
• Watch for reclassification if particle size suggests flour-like use under other chapters