Hemp Seed Expeller Meal from China
Hemp seed expeller meal results from high-pressure screw-press extraction of oil from hemp seeds, producing a flaky, nutrient-dense meal for organic animal feeds. It retains natural flavors beneficial for monogastric animals. Falls under HTS 2306.90.01.30 as 'other' solid residues specifically of hemp seeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide expeller process certification to differentiate from solvent-extracted products
• Ensure THC compliance via lab tests; levels must meet US feed safety thresholds
• Document purity to prevent mixing with other oilcakes triggering different subheadings