Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues; whether or not in the form of pellets

HS code 230310 covers the residues generated during the production of starch and similar products. These residues are an important byproduct of the starch manufacturing industry, which is a crucial component of the broader food processing and agricultural sectors. The efficient utilization of these residues helps to maximize the overall productivity and sustainability of starch-based operations.

The production of starch involves the extraction and purification of starch from various plant sources, such as corn, wheat, potatoes, and cassava. During this process, a range of residues are generated, including fiber, protein, and other organic matter. These residues are typically dried, pelletized, or otherwise processed to create a stable, transportable product that can be used as animal feed or in other industrial applications.

The main inputs required for the production of starch residues include the raw materials used in starch manufacturing, such as 100190 Wheat and meslin, 110812 (Maize (corn) starch), and 071410 (Manioc (cassava)). Additionally, the production process requires various processing equipment, such as centrifuges, dryers, and pelletizers, as well as energy sources and water for the extraction and purification of the starch.

The primary output of HS code 230310 is the residue from starch manufacturing, which can be used as a feed ingredient for livestock and poultry. These residues may also find applications in the production of 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, as well as in the manufacture of 170230 Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, 170240 Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, and other starch-derived products.