Dried Marigold Meal for Livestock Nutrition from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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