Milk-Enhanced Puppy Kibble from China
Dry kibble formulated for puppies with over 10% milk solids to support growth and digestion. Classified under HTS 2309.90.28 as an animal feed preparation containing milk or milk derivatives exceeding the milk solids threshold. Meets Chapter 23 definitions for animal feeding stuffs with added dairy components.
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
• Verify milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm >10% threshold; subject to annual quota limits excluding Mexico
• Ensure Certificate of Origin for quota-eligible countries like Ireland
• Avoid misdeclaration as general pet food under 2309.10 to prevent penalties