Dairy-Boosted Horse Pellets from China
Pelleted feed supplement for horses enriched with milk solids over 10% by weight for muscle development. Falls under HTS 2309.90.28.90 as other animal feeds with high dairy content not specified elsewhere. Excludes straight dairy products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide compositional breakdown showing >10% milk solids; FDA prior notice required
• Confirm not from quota countries exceeding limits; declare accurately to prevent duty escalation
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as unmixed dairy—emphasize mixed feed nature