Citrus Pulp Pellets from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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