Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food
An affordable dry cat food with chicken, beef, and salmon flavors in crunchy kibble form. Sold in retail boxes or bags (e.g., 3-22 lbs) for household pets. HTS 2309.10.00 applies as cat food prepared and packaged for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flavored or textured for novelty rather than standard nutrition
Special formulations might be seen as 'other' under 2309.90 if not purely dog/cat food.
If marketed as human-grade treats rather than animal feed
Food preparations for animals are Chapter 23; human consumables shift to Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with AAFCO standards by including nutritional adequacy claims on labels (e.g
• 'complete and balanced')
• Avoid misdeclaration of weight; retail packs must match labeled contents to prevent penalties
• Test for Salmonella and other pathogens, as CBP may sample pet foods for safety
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