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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of soybeans (SITC 22220) totaled $28.8M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Soybeans paid $502K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.0% on $17.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Soybeans imports of $28.8M in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSoybeans are one of the most widely traded agricultural commodities globally, serving as a primary feedstock for vegetable oil extraction, animal feed meal, and industrial applications including biodiesel. The US is historically a dominant exporter rather than importer of soybeans, so import flows into the US are relatively modest and often involve specialty or identity-preserved varieties — such as non-GMO or high-oleic beans — sourced for niche food and ingredient markets. FDA oversight applies to soybeans entering the food supply chain, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements govern the entry of raw seed lots.
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US soybean imports are typically driven by demand for specialty attributes not widely available domestically, such as certified non-GMO, organic, or specific high-protein varieties. Certain food manufacturers and tofu producers source identity-preserved beans from specific origins to meet labeling or customer specifications that commodity domestic supply cannot fulfill.
USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate for imported soybean seed lots, and certain origins may require additional treatments or inspections to address quarantine pest concerns such as soybean cyst nematode or specific fungal pathogens. Importers should verify current APHIS requirements for the specific country of origin before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time