Hemp Seed Oilcake Meal from Mexico
Hemp seed oilcake meal is the solid residue left after extracting hemp seed oil through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. It is typically ground into a coarse meal form and used as a high-protein animal feed supplement. This product falls under HTS 2306.90.01.30 as it is specifically the oilcake from hemp seeds, distinct from residues of other oilseeds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify the residue originates solely from hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) with documentation like processing certificates to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with USDA and FDA regulations for animal feed imports, including tests for THC levels below 0.3%
• Provide detailed extraction method records to distinguish from crude vegetable materials under Chapter 12