Canadian Milk Protein Cat Treats

Semi-moist cat treats featuring Canadian skim milk protein as the primary dairy component, put up in retail pouches under 2309.90.28. Qualifies for HTS 9823.05.05 as Canadian goods per USMCA subchapter note 5(b)(2) for dairy-derived pet food. The high skim milk content (over 30%) triggers special USMCA tariff treatment within quotas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2309.90.48Higher: 23.9% vs 10%

If for other animals beyond dogs/cats

2309.90.48 covers pet food for other animals; dog/cat food specifically uses 2309.90.28

2106.90.46.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If marketed as human food supplement

Milk-based supplements for human consumption classified in Chapter 21, not pet food

0402.10.50.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing >3% butterfat

Products exceeding butterfat threshold reclassify from skim milk (0402.21) to milk powder (0402.10)

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide production records showing Canadian skim milk powder usage to claim USMCA preference

Retail-ready packaging required; avoid bulk containers which shift to general 2309.90 provisions

Track USMCA TRQ status monthly as Canadian dairy pet food allocations deplete rapidly