Soybean Hull Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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