2308.00.98
Other
HTS code 2308.00.98 covers vegetable materials and waste used as animal feed, not specified elsewhere. Use this code for importing these materials, keeping in mind a general duty of 1.40% applies, though preferential rates—including duty-free access—may be available for goods from certain countries as outlined in the duty details and chapter notes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 2308.00.98
This tariff code falls within Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from food industries, and prepared animal feed. Specifically, code 2308.00.98 covers vegetable materials and waste used as animal feed not specified elsewhere. This code has two subdivisions: 2308.00.98.20 for citrus pulp pellets and 2308.00.98.90 for all other vegetable materials and waste used for animal feed; choose the appropriate suffix based on whether the product is citrus pulp pellets or another type of vegetable-based animal feed. Duty rates are generally 1.40%, but may be free for goods from eligible countries with preferential trade agreements.
| Chapter | Chapter 23 - Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal feed |
| Section | Section IV - Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
1.40%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 2308.00.98 and its subdivisions (2308.00.98.20 for Citrus pulp pellets and 2308.00.98.90 for other vegetable materials) is 1.40%, applicable to goods originating from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the US. However, several countries (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under specific FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are kilograms (kg) or metric tons (t). The applicable duty will depend on the country of origin and any relevant trade agreements in effect; goods from non-special countries will be subject to the 1.40% general rate.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 20%
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Code subdivisions
2308.00.98.20
Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and byproducts, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other > Citrus pulp pellets
2308.00.98.90
Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and byproducts, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
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November 15, 2025
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