Parrot Chopped Seed Blend
Chopped mixture of safflower, sunflower, hemp, and pumpkin seeds for large parrots and cockatoos. As a mixed feed ingredient preparation for pet birds, it falls under HTS 2309.90.10.05 bird seed category. Coarse texture prevents choking hazards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retail pet bird food packs
Consumer-ready pet foods may classify differently from bulk ingredients.
If individual legume seeds like pumpkin
Unmixed oilseeds remain in Chapter 12 before feed preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include veterinary feed approval if marketed as complete pet bird diet
• Separate hemp seed documentation due to controlled substance regulations
• Label with AAFCO statement if claiming nutritional completeness
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Finch Seed Mix
A premium blend of nyjer, millet, and sunflower chips designed specifically for finches and small songbirds. This mixed bird seed falls under HTS 2309.90.10.05 as it is a preparation used in animal feeding, classified as bird seed within mixed feeds or ingredients. It provides essential nutrition to attract and sustain wild birds at feeders.
Wild Bird Millet Blend
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Sunflower Hearts for Cardinals
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Nyjer Thistle Seed Mix
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