2303.10.00.10 - Corn gluten feed

This HTS category, 2303.10.00.10, specifically covers corn gluten feed. This product is a byproduct derived from the wet milling of corn, primarily used as a protein-rich ingredient in animal feed formulations. It is distinguished from other residues of starch manufacture by its specific origin (corn) and its intended use as animal feed, characterized by a lower protein content compared to corn gluten meal.

Corn gluten feed is produced after the extraction of starch and gluten from corn. It contains the fiber, germ, and other corn components that remain after the more valuable gluten has been separated. Its classification is crucial for ensuring accurate import and export duties are applied based on the specific nature and application of this agricultural byproduct.

Given that this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The defining characteristics for classification under 2303.10.00.10 are the origin from corn starch manufacture and its composition as a feed material, differentiating it from its sibling categories such as corn gluten meal (2303.10.00.20) which has a higher protein concentration, and the broader "Other" category (2303.10.00.40) which captures other residues not specifically listed.