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Flaxseed Scourings Meal from Japan

Scourings from flaxseed cleaning machines, ground into meal form, rich in fiber for supplementing ruminant feeds. HTS 2308.00.93.00 covers these specific flaxseed byproducts, ground or not, for animal nutrition.

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 Certificate of Analysis showing omega-3 content and purity to support feed value claims during customs valuation

• Avoid bulk packaging over 2 tons without ventilation to prevent spoilage claims and duty disputes

• Register with FDA as animal feed importer if annual volume exceeds 10 tons for traceability requirements