Dried Orange Pulp Pellets

Pellets made from dehydrated pulp residue of oranges after juice extraction, compressed into uniform shapes for easy handling. Classified under HTS 2308.00.98.20 as citrus pulp pellets, a vegetable byproduct used in animal feed, specifically for ruminants like cattle.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2308.00.98Same rate: 36.4%

If derived primarily from grapefruit

Grapefruit pulp pellets fall under the specific subheading for other citrus fruits excluding orange pulp.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 36.4%

If mixed with vegetable proteins or other additives

Blended preparations with added proteins shift to Chapter 23 preparations for animal feed, not pure vegetable residues.

2306.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36.4%

If in unpelletized meal or powder form

Non-pelletized citrus pulp residues are classified separately from pelleted forms in the vegetable byproduct heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify moisture content below 14% to qualify as pellets and avoid reclassification as wet pulp under other residues

Obtain certificate of analysis confirming citrus origin and absence of contaminants like pesticides for FDA animal feed compliance