Soybean Hull Pellets from China
Pelleted outer hulls separated during soybean processing, providing high-fiber, low-protein livestock feed. Classified in HTS 2308.00.98 as unspecified vegetable residues and byproducts for animal feeding.
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
• Distinguish hulls from full soy meal via protein analysis (<12% confirms hulls)
• Heat-treated certificates required to kill potential salmonella from processing
• Avoid dust contamination in containers; use liners for fines-prone pellets