Pelleted Wheat Shorts
Pelleted wheat shorts are fine bran layers from commercial flour milling, agglomerated into pellet form for use in horse and small ruminant feeds. They provide a palatable fiber source with moderate energy content, falling under tariff item 2302.30.10 as wheat milling residues within the access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imports exceed the access commitment or no quota is held
This sibling item applies the higher over access commitment duty rate for wheat residues.
If the product is further processed and loses essential characteristics of original material
Chapter Note 1 allows heading 23.09 for processed animal feed ingredients not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets meet the Section Note 1 definition (agglomerated by compression or binder ≤3% by weight)
• As a within access commitment item, imports require a quota allocation or permit; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• Declare the product's end use (animal feed) to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2302.30.10
Bulk Wheat Bran Flakes
Bulk wheat bran flakes are flaked wheat bran produced from wheat milling sifting processes, packaged in bulk for animal feed manufacturing. They are a non-pellet wheat milling residue, fitting the tariff item's scope. This product is classified under tariff item 2302.30.10 as a wheat-derived residue within the access commitment.
Bulk Wheat Sharps
Bulk wheat sharps, also known as middlings, are a residue from the milling of wheat, consisting of fine bran particles and germ fragments. They are used in ruminant feed to provide fiber and energy, and are not in pellet form. This product falls under tariff item 2302.30.10 as a wheat-derived residue from sifting or milling, within the access commitment for imports.
Coarse Wheat Bran Flakes
Coarse wheat bran flakes are flaked outer kernel layers from post-milling, valued for ruminant digestion. They are a non-pellet wheat milling residue, fitting the tariff item's description. This product is classified under tariff item 2302.30.10 as a wheat-derived residue within the access commitment.
Fine Wheat Sharps Powder
Fine wheat sharps powder is powdered wheat middlings from fine sifting of milled wheat, used in mash feeds. It is a non-pellet wheat milling residue, fitting the tariff item's scope. This product falls under tariff item 2302.30.10 as a wheat-derived residue within the access commitment.
Organic Wheat Sharps
Organic wheat sharps are wheat middlings obtained from certified organic milling operations, used as a premium feed ingredient for organic livestock. They retain the characteristics of wheat milling residues and are not pelleted. This product qualifies under tariff item 2302.30.10 as a wheat-derived residue, regardless of organic certification.
Pelleted Wheat Mill Run
Pelleted wheat mill run is a combination of bran, sharps, and screenings from wheat milling, compressed into pellets for use in swine grower feeds. The pellet form is included in the tariff item, as it covers residues whether or not in pellet form. This product falls under tariff item 2302.30.10 as a wheat-derived residue within the access commitment.