U.S. exports of Soybean Oil-Cake & Other Solid Residues (SITC 08131) totaled $428.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Soybean Oil-Cake & Other Solid Residues paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Soybean Oil-Cake & Other Solid Residues imports of $51.6M in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $38.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSoybean meal — the dominant product in this heading — is the world's most widely traded protein ingredient for animal feed, valued for its consistent amino acid profile and high crude protein content, typically in the 44–48% range depending on whether hulls are included. The US is a major exporter rather than importer of soybean meal, so trade flows under this heading into the US are relatively limited; however, specialty defatted soy flours and textured soy protein concentrates may enter under related provisions. Importers should confirm whether the material is solvent-extracted or expeller-pressed, as residual solvent content and fat levels differ and affect both classification and end-use suitability.
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Soybean oil-cake and meal resulting directly from oil extraction fall under SITC 08131, while further-processed products such as soy protein concentrate or isolate — which undergo additional washing or precipitation steps to raise protein content above 65–70% — may be classified under different headings. The degree of processing and protein concentration are the key distinguishing factors; consult a licensed customs broker when the product has undergone multiple processing stages.
Hexane-extracted soybean meal must meet residual solvent limits set by FDA for feed-grade and food-grade uses. Feed-grade material is subject to FDA oversight, and importers should obtain a certificate of analysis confirming residual hexane levels are within acceptable limits. Expeller-pressed meal carries no solvent residue concern but typically retains higher fat content, which affects energy value and storage stability.
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Basic heading 08131 · $428.5M of $11.7B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $450.2M of Soybean Oil-Cake & Other Solid Residues and exported $5.4B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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