Sorghum Bran
Sorghum bran is the fibrous outer layer separated during the milling of sorghum (milo) grains. It is rich in fiber and commonly used as a feed ingredient for ruminant livestock. This product falls under tariff item 2302.40.90 as a residue derived from the milling of cereals other than wheat, rye, oats, maize, rice, or barley.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sorghum bran is derived from barley
Barley bran is specifically enumerated under this subheading, with a within access commitment rate.
If the sorghum bran is derived from barley and imported without a quota allocation
Imports of barley bran exceeding the access commitment are classified here at a higher duty rate.
If the product is mixed with other ingredients to form a complete animal feed
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding are classified under heading 23.09 when they have lost the essential characteristics of the original material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sorghum bran is clearly classified as a residue from milling and not as a processed feed preparation, which would fall under heading 23.09
• Have documentation showing the grain source and milling process ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify whether the product is in bulk or pelleted form, as this may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2302.40.90
Barley Bran
Coarse barley bran obtained from the sifting of milled barley, serving as a nutritious roughage for livestock diets. This residue falls under tariff item 2302.40.90 as a bran derived from the milling of barley, which is classified as an 'other cereal' for this subheading.
Buckwheat Bran
Buckwheat bran is a bran byproduct from buckwheat milling, gluten-free residue for specialty animal feeds. Though a pseudocereal, it is classified under tariff item 2302.40.90 as a cereal milling residue per tariff practice. Used in hypoallergenic diets, the product is not in pellet form and is not barley, so it falls under 'Other' in the subheading.
Buckwheat Hulls and Bran
Combination buckwheat hulls and bran from milling, used in organic poultry feeds for grit and fiber. Buckwheat is treated as a cereal for tariff purposes, and this residue falls under tariff item 2302.40.90 as a product of other cereals.
Canary Seed Middlings
Canary seed middlings are middlings from the milling of canary seed (Phalaris canariensis), a small cereal for bird feed. Tariff item 2302.40.90 covers these as other cereal residues. Fine particles enhance seed mixes for pet birds, and the product is not in pellet form and is not barley, so it falls under 'Other' in the subheading.
Chopped Oats Sharps
Chopped oats sharps are the coarsely cut residues from oat groat milling and sifting. This product falls under tariff item 2302.40.90 as a residue from the milling of oats, an 'other cereal'.
Chopped Rye Sharps
Chopped rye sharps are the fragmented endosperm and bran residues from rye grain milling operations. This product falls under tariff item 2302.40.90 as a residue from the milling of rye, an 'other cereal'.