Canadian Milk Protein Cat Treats from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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