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Dried Brewers Spent Grains Pellets from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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