Whey-Based Piglet Starter Pellets

Extruded pellets for young pigs using whey powder contributing over 10% milk solids for gut health transition. HTS 2309.90.28 applies to swine feeds with high dairy derivatives. Essential weaning nutrition product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.90.24Higher: 25% vs 23.9%

If from quota countries within annual limits

Milk-containing pig feeds have separate quota subheading.

2309.90Same rate: 23.9%

If swine-specific with ≤10% milk solids

Lower dairy swine feeds use dedicated subheading.

0404.10.90Higher: 35% vs 23.9%

If pure whey powder imported separately for on-site mixing

Unformulated whey classifies as dairy product in Chapter 4.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Whey content documentation critical for milk solids verification; annual quota applies

• Swine health certificates often required

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as 2309.90.14

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