Ethoxyquin Pet Food Stabilizer Granules from Japan
Granulated ethoxyquin (with anti-dusting agent per note g) for dry pet food manufacturing to extend shelf life. Specific quinoline structure qualifies for HTS 2933.49.10.00 despite minor safety additions. Used by major pet food brands like Purina and Mars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Anti-dusting agent must be <1% and solely for safety (silica typical); AAFCO compliance letter required
• Avoid 'pet food grade' declaration triggering food product scrutiny