Dried Acorns for Animal Feed from China

Whole or cracked dried acorns sourced from oak trees, processed into a natural feed supplement for livestock and wildlife. Classified under HTS 2308.00.10.00 as acorns specifically used in animal feeding, falling within vegetable materials and residues not elsewhere specified. They provide high-energy nutrition from natural tannins and carbohydrates.

Duty Rate — China → United States

18.9%

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
9903.88.157.5%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)

Import Tips

Verify acorns are free from mold or contaminants via phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA animal feed import standards

Label packages clearly as 'acorns for animal feeding' to prevent misclassification as food products

Check for seasonal quotas or restrictions on plant materials; source from approved regions to avoid delays