Whey-Fortified Horse Performance Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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