Wheat Pellets for Bird Feed

Small-diameter pellets from ground wheat used in wild bird seed mixes, providing carbohydrate energy. HTS 1103.20.0010 applies to these wheat-derived pellets meeting milling product criteria in chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If mixed with seeds, fats, or flavors for retail bird food

Retail-packaged complete bird feeds with wheat pellets as ingredient fall under prepared animal feeds in 2309.

1104.12.00Same rate: 35%

If contains wheat germ fractions exceeding exclusion limits

Chapter note specifies whole/ground germ always in 1104, overriding other criteria.

1102.90.30.00Higher: 47.8% vs 35%

If coarse rye pellets in blend mistaken for wheat

Rye pellets have different ash limit (3%) and classify under 1102 if starch qualified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'wheat pellets' not mixed feed to prevent shift to 2309; provide compositional analysis

CBP may require proof of pellet integrity (not dissolving in water like flakes)

Avoid pitfall of oversized pellets misclassified as 1104 germ products