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Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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