Blue Buffalo Wilderness Cat Kibble from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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