Pelleted Horse-Chestnuts for Livestock from Canada
Horse-chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum seeds) dried and pelleted for use as a starch-rich feed for horses and cattle. Falls under HTS 2308.00.10.00 as horse-chestnuts designated for animal feeding, a vegetable byproduct not specified elsewhere. The pelleting aids digestion and nutrient absorption in ruminants.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates confirming low alkaloid content (like aesculin) to ensure safety for animal consumption
• Declare exact processing method (pelleting) in entry docs to match HTS description accurately
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and spoilage during transit