Corn Bran Pellets
Pelleted corn bran derived from the sifting and milling of maize kernels, primarily consisting of the outer hull and fibrous residues. This product falls under HTS 2302.10.00.00 as it is a residue from corn milling processes, used mainly as a high-fiber animal feed ingredient.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from wheat instead of corn
Wheat bran and sharps are classified separately under the wheat-specific subheading in the same chapter.
If mixed with vegetable products and prepared as complete feed
Blended preparations for animal feed fall under Chapter 23 heading 2309, not pure cereal by-products.
If unprocessed corn husks sold for forage rather than milling residue
Raw vegetable residues like corn stalks are under Chapter 12 for non-milled cereal by-products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is derived solely from corn milling to avoid misclassification under other cereal residues
• Provide milling process documentation and lab analysis confirming corn origin for CBP review
• Watch for contamination with other grains, which could shift classification to a mixed residue subheading
Related Products under HTS 2302.10.00.00
Corn Middlings Flour
Finely ground middlings (sharps) from corn milling, containing bran particles and germ residues separated during sifting. Classified under HTS 2302.10.00.00 as a cereal milling residue, commonly incorporated into livestock rations for energy and fiber.
Corn Sharps Bulk
Coarse corn sharps, the mixture of bran and endosperm fragments from maize milling sifting, sold in bulk for feed. This qualifies for HTS 2302.10.00.00 as 'other residues' from corn working, valued for ruminant digestion.
Pelleted Corn Germ Residue
Pellets made from corn germ meal residues after oil extraction during milling, rich in protein and fiber. Falls under HTS 2302.10.00.00 as residues from corn working, even post-extraction, for supplemental animal feed.
Corn Bran Meal 50% Fiber
Ground corn bran meal standardized to 50% minimum fiber from maize sifting operations. HTS 2302.10.00.00 applies to this milled cereal residue, popular in dairy cattle rations for rumen health.