Whey-Fortified Horse Performance Pellets from China
Pelleted equine feed with whey concentrate and buttermilk powder for muscle recovery and gut health in performance horses. HTS 2309.90.44.90 applies as a milk-containing animal feed preparation under quota controls per U.S. note 2. Provides balanced nutrition beyond basic hay/grain mixes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Include veterinary formulation certificates proving animal feed use; dairy content must be declared
• Track prorated quota shares for countries like New Zealand (1.78M kg)
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as human supplement triggers reclassification