Sorghum Pellets for Poultry Feed
Compressed grain sorghum (milo) groats for energy component in bird feeds. HTS 1103.20.00.90 applies to sorghum pellets ('other cereals'), meeting corn/sorghum starch >90% and 500 micron sieve specs where applicable.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of corn (maize), not grain sorghum
Corn has specific subheading; sorghum uses 'other cereals'.
If when pelleted with soybean meal into complete ration
Mixed/complete poultry feeds move to prepared animal foods.
If whole sorghum grain, not fragmented
Intact seeds stay in Chapter 10 as unmilled cereals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Note sorghum follows corn sieve rules (90% through 500 microns if applicable); document accordingly
• Prevent reclassification by excluding flavorings or medications
• Use dry weight basis for all chapter note calculations
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