Blue Buffalo Wilderness Cat Kibble from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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