Beef Pet Food Chunks in Gravy

Canned chunks of bovine meat in gravy formulated for dogs or cats. Still classified under HTS 1602.50.90.40 as prepared bovine meat, with end-use not affecting tariff heading per HTS notes. Meets AAFCO nutritional standards but treated as human-grade preservation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+7.5%10%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%2.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%2.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%2.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.10.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If complete pet feed with cereals

Prepared pet foods with non-meat binders shift to Chapter 23.

1602.50Same rate: 10%

If liver-heavy formula

Liver subheading applies regardless of pet use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from 2309 pet food via meat predominance declaration

Include guaranteed analysis labels even for meat heading

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