Pelleted Horse-Chestnuts for Livestock from Japan
Horse-chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum seeds) dried and pelleted for use as a starch-rich feed for horses and cattle. Falls under HTS 2308.00.10.00 as horse-chestnuts designated for animal feeding, a vegetable byproduct not specified elsewhere. The pelleting aids digestion and nutrient absorption in ruminants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates confirming low alkaloid content (like aesculin) to ensure safety for animal consumption
• Declare exact processing method (pelleting) in entry docs to match HTS description accurately
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and spoilage during transit