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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from oilcake of corn germ after solvent extraction
Oilseed extraction residues like corn germ cake are under heading 2306.
If compounded with additives for specific livestock
Mixed or compounded feeds move to 2309 for prepared animal nutrition products.
If residues specifically from sorghum (milo) milling
Sorghum bran has its dedicated subheading in the chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the full process from corn milling to pelletizing to affirm residue status
• Declare oil content accurately, as high-fat versions might classify as vegetable oils residues
• Comply with AAFCO standards for feed labeling if destined for US animal nutrition
Related Products under HTS 2302.10.00.00
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.
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.
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.