Dried Marigold Meal for Livestock Nutrition
Finely ground dehydrated marigold flowers turned into meal form, serving as a natural feed additive for cattle and sheep to provide carotenoids and fiber. Falls under HTS 2308.00.95.00 for dehydrated marigolds as vegetable residues used in animal feeding. The dehydration process qualifies it as a byproduct rather than fresh plant material.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If beet pulp pellets mistakenly applied
Similar dehydrated vegetable residues like sugar beet pulp have dedicated subheadings, but marigolds default to NESOI.
If for industrial extraction of pigments
Marigolds used primarily for lutein extraction in non-feed applications classify as other vegetable materials.
If marketed as dehydrated vegetable for general use
Broad dehydrated vegetable provisions apply if not explicitly for animal feeding.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include supplier affidavits confirming dehydration method and no animal-derived additives to avoid TRQ issues
• Check for aflatoxin contamination common in dried flowers; test and document levels below 20 ppb for feed use
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