Ground Corn Bran
Ground corn bran is a byproduct derived from the sifting and milling of corn kernels, consisting of the outer hull and germ residues that are chopped or crushed into a fine powder. It falls under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as residues of corn (Zea mays), a single cereal grain, processed by grinding during milling. This product is commonly used as animal feed or in food formulations for fiber content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in pellet form
Pelleted residues, even if from single cereal grains like corn, are classified separately under the pellets subheading regardless of processing.
If mixed with other ingredients for animal feed
When combined with non-cereal ingredients like soybean meal, it becomes a prepared animal feed preparation under Chapter 23 heading 2309.
If not fully separated as milling residue
Coarser corn mill byproducts resembling corn flour or meal are classified as cereal flours under Chapter 11 if suitable for human consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is derived solely from corn with no additives to qualify under single cereal grain residues; mixed grains shift classification
• Provide milling process documentation and lab analysis confirming chop/crush/ground state to avoid misclassification as raw bran
• Check for GMO declarations if destined for EU markets, as corn residues often face scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 2302.40.01.10
Crushed Wheat Bran
Crushed wheat bran is the coarse outer layer residue obtained from wheat milling, chopped or crushed into smaller particles for easier handling. Classified under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as residues from a single cereal grain (wheat) processed beyond sifting. It serves as high-fiber livestock feed or baking additive.
Ground Barley Middlings
Ground barley middlings, or sharps, are the fine inner residues from barley sifting and milling, ground into meal-like consistency. This product matches HTS 2302.40.01.10 for single cereal grain (barley) residues in chopped/ground form. Primarily used in poultry and swine rations for nutrition.
Chopped Rye Sharps
Chopped rye sharps are the fragmented endosperm and bran residues from rye grain milling operations. HTS 2302.40.01.10 applies to this single-cereal (rye) byproduct in chopped form from sifting processes. Valued in ruminant diets for digestible fiber.
Crushed Sorghum Bran
Crushed sorghum bran consists of the pericarp and germ residues from sorghum grain milling, crushed for feed applications. It qualifies under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as processed residues from a single cereal grain (sorghum). Popular in ethanol byproduct feeds for cattle.
Ground Millet Residues
Ground millet residues are the fine bran and middlings from proso millet milling, ground for uniform texture. HTS 2302.40.01.10 covers this single small cereal grain byproduct from sifting and working processes. Used in birdseed mixes and exotic animal diets.
Chopped Oats Sharps
Chopped oats sharps are the coarsely cut residues from oat groat milling and sifting. This fits HTS 2302.40.01.10 for other single cereal (oats) grains in chopped form. Essential in horse feeds for gut health.