Blue Buffalo Wilderness Cat Kibble

High-protein dry cat food mimicking a wild diet with deboned chicken, fruits, and veggies, packaged in 12-lb retail bags for household cats. Classified under HTS 2309.90.10.15 as mixed pet food put up for retail sale, not specialized for dogs or containing high milk.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If subject to milk derivative quantitative limits from quota countries

Certain milk-containing pet foods from specified nations hit tariff-rate quotas under US notes.

2309.90Same rate: 35%

If marketed specifically for dogs

Dog-specific pet food has dedicated subheadings separate from other pet food.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If sold as human-grade treats rather than animal feed

Products positioned for dual human-animal use may classify under food preparations for humans.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include third-party lab tests for salmonella and heavy metals, as pet food is high-risk for contamination

Label in English with feeding directions and calorie content per AAFCO guidelines to pass CBP review

Avoid misdeclaring as 'supplement' to prevent reclassification and penalties

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