HTS Chapter 23 — Food Industry Residues and Waste Tariff Rates (2026)

Food Industry Residues and Waste fall under Chapter 23 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, one of the moderate-duty product categories. Encompasses residues from food processing including oilcake, beet pulp, brewing dregs, and prepared animal feed and pet food. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 2.2%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Soybean meal, Dog and cat food, Oilcake, Beet pulp, Brewing dregs, Fish meal, Alfalfa pellets, Animal feed preparations. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, which cover similar or complementary product categories.