Corn Gluten Feed Pellets

Pelleted feed produced from corn gluten meal and steep liquor, a solid residue after corn oil extraction. Classified under HTS 2306.90.01.20 as oilcake and residues of corn, excluding those in headings 2304 or 2305. Commonly used as a high-fiber livestock supplement.

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.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If primarily corn bran or hominy feed without oil extraction

Bran, sharps, and other milling residues (not from oil extraction) fall under heading 2302.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If blended with vegetable proteins for compound feed

Mixed animal feeds with added ingredients shift to heading 2309 for prepared feeds.

2303.10.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If residues from starch extraction rather than oil

Residues from starch/glucose production from corn are classified under 2303.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product is solely corn-derived residue post-oil extraction to avoid reclassification under 2302 for corn bran

Provide mill test reports confirming no addition of milk derivatives to comply with Chapter 23 quantitative limits

Label clearly as 'animal feed supplement' to prevent scrutiny as human food under different chapters