Dried Chicken Meal for Pet Food
Dried chicken meal is a rendered product made from poultry by-products, primarily used as a high-protein ingredient in dog and cat food formulations. It falls under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as an animal product not elsewhere specified, chiefly employed as feed for pets. This classification applies to by-products unfit for human consumption but valuable for animal nutrition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as a complete or supplementary animal feed
Products chiefly used as feed, not just ingredients, shift to Chapter 23 for prepared animal feeds.
If sinews, for animal use but not primarily for feed
Specific exclusions like sinews fall under separate subheadings within 0511, changing classification.
If soybean-based flour rather than animal-derived
Plant-based flours for animal feed are classified under Chapter 23, not animal products in Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is derived from animals unfit for human consumption and primarily for animal feed to qualify under this code; provide processing certificates
• Ensure compliance with FDA pet food regulations and include lab tests for pathogens like Salmonella during customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as meat meal (2309) by documenting it's not a complete feed but an ingredient
Related Products under HTS 0511.99.30.60
Poultry Feather Meal for Animal Feed
Poultry feather meal is hydrolyzed feathers from chickens, processed into a digestible protein supplement for aquaculture and pet feeds. Falls under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as other animal products for feed ingredients. Provides amino acids and is rendered safe for animal consumption.
Fish Meal By-Product for Cat Food
Fish meal by-product from processing plants is dried ground fish parts used as omega-3 rich ingredient in premium cat foods. Under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as other animal products for feed. Excludes edible fish meal.
Hydrolyzed Pork By-Product Meal
Hydrolyzed pork by-product meal from trimmings and organs provides highly digestible protein for pet foods. Classified under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as feed ingredient. Hydrolysis breaks down proteins for better absorption.
Sheep Offal Meal for Livestock
Sheep offal meal from organs and intestines is dried for protein in lamb creep feeds. Under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as feed ingredient. Supports growth in young sheep.
Turkey By-Product Meal
Turkey by-product meal from necks and giblets for hypoallergenic pet foods. HTS 0511.99.30.60 for poultry feed ingredients. Novel protein source.
Dried Beef Lung Meal
Dried beef lung meal for high-palability pet treats and feeds. Classified HTS 0511.99.30.60. Organ meat protein.