Citrus Pulp Pellets from Germany
Dried pellets made from citrus fruit peels, pulp, and residues after juice extraction, used as fiber-rich ruminant feed. Falls under HTS 2308.00.98 as vegetable waste and byproducts for animal feeding, not covered by specific citrus provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require aflatoxin testing certificates; citrus pulp prone to mold contamination in transit
• Label clearly as 'animal feed only' to prevent FDA scrutiny as potential human food adulterant
• Bulk shipments need phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from fruit fly larvae