Milk Protein Dog Treats Mix from Japan
Bulk mix for baking dog treats with milk protein concentrate over 10% by weight for palatability. Classified in HTS 2309.90.28.90 as other preparations used in animal feeding with excess dairy solids. Not retail-packed.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document as mixed feed, not ingredient; specify end-use in animal nutrition
• Quantify dairy via HPLC testing; retain for 5 years per CBP rules
• Beware bulk vs retail—over 20kg shifts from consumer subheadings