2301.10.00.00 - Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves (cracklings)

This HTS category, 2301.10.00.00, encompasses flours, meals, and pellets derived from meat or meat offal, as well as greaves (cracklings). These products are specifically those that are unfit for human consumption. The "meat or meat offal" designation refers to the by-products of animal slaughter, including various organs and tissues that are not typically sold as primary cuts of meat. The form of the product – whether flour, meal, or pellet – is a key classification factor, indicating the processing applied to the raw material.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 2301.20.00, which covers similar processed forms but exclusively from fish or other aquatic invertebrates. Therefore, the crucial differentiator lies in the origin of the raw material: land-based animals for 2301.10.00.00 versus aquatic life for 2301.20.00. Both categories share the requirement that the products must be unfit for human consumption, often due to processing methods or the nature of the raw materials themselves.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification under 2301.10.00.00 is final based on the material origin (meat or meat offal) and its form (flour, meal, or pellets) as well as its unsuitability for direct human consumption. This classification is critical for customs purposes, ensuring accurate duty assessment and trade statistics, and distinguishes these animal-derived feed ingredients from those derived from marine sources.