1109.00.10.00 - To be used as animal feed

This HTS classification, 1109.00.10.00, specifically designates wheat gluten that is intended for use as animal feed. This category encompasses wheat gluten in any form – whether dried or processed into pellets or meal – provided its primary designated purpose is for incorporation into animal feed formulations. This distinction is crucial, as the intended end-use significantly influences its customs treatment.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1109.00.90, by its specific end-use. While 1109.00.90 covers all other forms of wheat gluten not specified for animal feed (which would typically include wheat gluten for human consumption, industrial uses, or other applications), 1109.00.10.00 is exclusively for products destined for the animal feed market. This implies that documentation or physical characteristics demonstrating its suitability and intended application for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, or pet food are key for correct classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 1109.00.10.00. Therefore, the classification criteria solely focus on identifying wheat gluten and confirming its intended use as animal feed. Importers and exporters should ensure that their declarations accurately reflect this specific application to avoid misclassification and potential customs issues.