Soybean Oilcake Meal from China
Ground soybean oilcake resulting from solvent extraction of soybean oil, used primarily as a high-protein animal feed ingredient. It falls under HTS 2306.90.01 as a solid residue from vegetable oil extraction, excluding those from heading 2304 (soybean) or 2305 (groundnut). This product is typically pelletized or meal form for livestock nutrition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify extraction process documentation to confirm it's not from soybean (2304) or groundnut (2305); ensure protein content labeling for FDA animal feed regs
• Watch for moisture content limits to avoid spoilage claims at entry