Lemon Pulp Pellets for Livestock Feed

Uniform pellets produced from lemon processing waste, including peel and pulp, dried and formed for animal nutrition. Falls under HTS 2308.00.98.20 as citrus pulp pellets, valued for high fiber content in dairy cow rations.

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 from lime processing

Lime pulp pellets are grouped with other non-orange citrus under the citrus pulp pellets subheading.

2302.40.01Lower: 35% vs 36.4%

If beet pulp mixed in during production

Addition of beet residues changes it to bran and residues of other vegetables, not pure citrus.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 36.4%

If sold as a complete feed ration with grains

When compounded with other ingredients for retail animal feed, it becomes a prepared product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'citrus pulp pellets' with origin country to comply with US agricultural import regulations

Test for essential oil residues; high levels may trigger APHIS inspection or reclassification