Whole Dried Horse-Chestnuts for Wildlife Feed
Unprocessed whole dried horse-chestnuts packaged for scattering as supplemental feed for deer and wild birds. As a vegetable material used in animal feeding, it falls under this tariff item without further processing.
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 the chestnuts are intended for planting oak trees
Seeds for propagation are classified in Chapter 12, not as animal feed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the horse-chestnuts are free from pesticides or treatments that could affect animal safety
• Classify them as vegetable materials for animal feeding, not as seeds for sowing
• Have packaging clearly indicating the feed purpose for customs documentation
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