Dehydrated Marigold Petals for Poultry Feed
Dried marigold petals (Tagetes erecta) processed into flakes or powder specifically for inclusion in poultry diets to enhance egg yolk coloration with natural xanthophyll pigments. Classified under HTS 2308.00.95.00 as dehydrated marigolds, a vegetable byproduct used in animal feeding not elsewhere specified. This fits the category of vegetable residues and byproducts in pellet or loose form for livestock nutrition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed or for human consumption/extraction
Raw or minimally processed marigold flowers for medicinal or coloring use fall under plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.
If mixed with other ingredients like grains or vitamins
Blended preparations with dehydrated marigolds become complete animal feeds under preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
If dried but not specifically for animal feed
Dried vegetables not for immediate food use may classify under dehydrated vegetables of Chapter 7 if not positioned as feed byproduct.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pesticide residue levels meet FDA animal feed safety standards; provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) at entry
• Label products clearly as 'dehydrated marigolds for animal feeding' to distinguish from human food grade under Chapter 12
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Pelletized Marigold Byproduct for Rabbit Feed
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