Dried Brewers Spent Grains Pellets

Pelletized dried residues from the beer brewing process consisting of barley husks, spent grains, and yeast, used as a high-fiber protein source in livestock feed. Classified under HTS 2308.00.98.90 as vegetable byproducts used in animal feeding not elsewhere specified. It falls into the 'other' category within vegetable residues.

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.

2303.20.00Lower: 35% vs 36.4%

If containing malt or distillers grains from fermentation processes

Residues from alcohol production like brewing or distilling are classified under heading 2303 for cereal residues.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 36.4%

If Preparations with vegetable materials but including animal-derived or chemical additives.

Blends exceeding simple residues become 'preparations of a kind used in animal feeding' under 2309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify moisture content below 14% to qualify as dehydrated vegetable residues and avoid reclassification as wet waste

Provide certificates of analysis confirming no contaminants or additives exceeding animal feed standards

Label clearly as 'vegetable byproduct for animal feeding' to prevent customs disputes on NESOI status