Milk Protein Concentrate Dog Food from China
A dry kibble dog food fortified with milk protein concentrate to enhance palatability and nutrition for adult dogs. Classified under HTS 2309.90.48.90 as it contains milk derivatives and is used exclusively in animal feeding. Exceeds the quantitative limits of related subheadings, falling into the 'other' category.
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 derivative content does not qualify for quota subheadings like 2309.90.24; provide lab analysis certificates
• Label as 'not for human consumption' to avoid FDA scrutiny
• Watch for country-of-origin restrictions on dairy-based feeds