HS Code 120810
Soya Bean Flour and Meal
HS code 120810 covers non-defatted or partially defatted flour and meal obtained from grinding soya beans, primarily used in food processing and industrial appl
HS Code 120810 — Soya Bean Flour and Meal
This code covers flour and meal derived from grinding whole soya beans. Unlike soya meal used for animal feed (which is a byproduct of oil extraction), this code typically refers to the product of direct grinding where the oil remains or is only partially removed.
What's included
- Full-fat soya flour
- Raw soya meal
- Grits from soya beans
What's excluded
- Soya bean oil-cake (animal feed) → use
230400(Residues from oil extraction for feed are in Chapter 23.) - Prepared soy protein → use
210610(Concentrated or textured soy protein is a food preparation.)
Common examples
- Organic full-fat soya flour
- Fine ground soya meal for industrial glue
- Enzyme-active soya flour
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as protein powder?
No, this is mechanically ground beans. Protein isolates or concentrates are further processed and fall under 2106 or 3504.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 7%
- Documentation: Health certificates and GMO status declarations are frequently required.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Brazil, United States of America, India
- Top importers: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
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Key takeaway
Focuses on ground soya products where the primary intent isn't animal feed residue.
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