Vegetable Materials, Wastes & Residues for Animal Feed (Other)

Dehydrated marigold petals (Tagetes spp.) are classified under 2308009500 specifically because their commercial use is as a natural pigmenting agent in poultry feed, providing xanthophylls that color egg yolks and broiler skin. When imported for this purpose, they are treated as a prepared animal feed ingredient. If imported for other uses (e.g., as a botanical extract or food colorant), a different classification may apply.

Because the NESOI lines (2308009890 and 2308009900) are catch-all categories, CBP may request detailed documentation of the material's botanical identity, processing method, and intended use to confirm correct classification. A commercial invoice specifying the plant source, a description of the manufacturing process, and — for feed use — a certificate of analysis are advisable. USDA APHIS may also require phytosanitary documentation for certain plant-origin materials.