Dried Brewers Spent Grains Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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