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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unhydrolyzed feathers
Waste feathers are under heading 0505 for unworked feathers, not processed feed.
If for fish feed formulations
Aquaculture feeds with feather meal are prepared feeds under 2309.
If not chiefly for feed but other animal use
Subheading 60 covers non-feed animal products, changing if primary use differs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure hydrolysis documentation to prove digestibility; raw feathers would classify differently
• Comply with AAFCO standards for pet food ingredients and declare keratin content
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as waste; specify feed use
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Dried Chicken Meal for Pet Food
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