2308.00.95.00 - Dehydrated marigolds

This HTS category, 2308.00.95.00, specifically covers dehydrated marigolds. These are processed marigold flowers, typically dried to remove moisture, and are primarily intended for use as animal feed. The dehydration process makes them more stable for storage and transport while preserving their nutritional or other beneficial properties for animal consumption.

Unlike sibling categories such as acorns and horse-chestnuts (2308.00.10.00) or processed flaxseed materials (2308.00.93.00), this classification is distinctly for a flowering plant and its processed form. The key differentiator lies in the botanical origin and the specific processing method (dehydration) applied to marigolds for their intended use in animal feed, which falls under the broader scope of "vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and byproducts, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included."

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2308.00.95.00 is therefore definitive for dehydrated marigolds used in animal feeding, distinguishing them from other residual vegetable matter or specific seeds and fruits also categorized under Chapter 23 for similar purposes. The focus remains on the specific material and its intended end-use in the animal feed industry.