Marigold Flower Flakes for Chicken Egg Enrichment from China

Flaked dehydrated marigold blossoms designed for layer hen rations to boost yolk pigmentation with lutein and zeaxanthin. HTS 2308.00.95.00 covers these as dehydrated marigolds, vegetable waste/byproducts for animal feed. Specific use in poultry nutrition distinguishes it from other chapters.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain AAFCO statement if claiming nutritional benefits; US Customs may request for feed additive verification

Package in moisture-proof bags to prevent mold; declare net weight accurately excluding packaging

Avoid classifying as human food colorant under 3203; specify animal feed end-use in commercial invoice