Division 2 Subheading 2306 90 05 includes only residues from the extraction of oil of germs of maize and containing the following ingredients in the quantities specified, calculated by weight on the dry product:

1. (a)

   products of an oil content of less than 3 %:

   • starch content: less than 45 %,

   • protein content (nitrogen content × 6,25): not less than 11,5 %;

2. (b)

   products of an oil content of not less than 3 % and not more than 8 %:

   • starch content: less than 45 %,

   • protein content (nitrogen content × 6,25): not less than 13 %.

Moreover, such residues shall not contain ingredients which are not obtained from maize grains.

For the determination of starch and protein content, the methods set out in Commission Directive 72/199/EEC, Annex I(1) and (2) are to be applied.

For the determination of oil and moisture content, the methods set out in Commission Directive 71/393/EEC, Annex: Section 4 (method A) and Section I, respectively, are to be applied.

Products containing components from parts of maize grains which have been added after processing and have not been subjected to the oil extraction process are excluded.