2309.10.00
Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale
HTS code 2309.10.00 covers dog or cat food packaged for retail sale. Use this code when importing finished pet food, as it generally receives free duty treatment under standard trade agreements, falling within Chapter 23 for prepared animal feed.

Detailed information for HTS Code 2309.10.00
Chapter 23 covers residues and waste from the food industries, as well as prepared animal feed. Code 2309.10.00 specifically covers dog or cat food put up for retail sale, meaning prepared and packaged for direct consumer purchase. This code has two subdivisions: 2309.10.00.10 for food in airtight containers and 2309.10.00.90 for all other dog or cat food packaging; choose the suffix that best describes the container type to ensure accurate reporting. There are also quantity limitations for animal feed containing milk or milk derivatives, with specific allocations for countries like Ireland, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia.
| Chapter | Chapter 23 - Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal feed |
| Section | Section IV - Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes |
Duty snapshot
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 2309.10.00 (Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale) is Free, applying to both subdivisions 2309.10.00.10 (In airtight containers) and 2309.10.00.90 (Other). This means no duty is assessed on imports of dog or cat food from standard trade partners (NTR). Eligible goods benefiting from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or preference programs may also receive this rate, though specific details of those programs are not specified. All reported quantities must be in kilograms (kg). Special rates are not specified for this HTS code.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%
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Code subdivisions
2309.10.00.10
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding: > Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale > In airtight containers
2309.10.00.90
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding: > Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale > Other
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