Canadian Skim Milk Dog Biscuits
Crunchy dog biscuits formulated with Canadian-origin skim milk powder as a key ingredient, classified under HTS 2309.90.28 as dog or cat food put up for retail sale. These enter under 9823.05.05 as goods of Canada per USMCA note 5(b)(2), qualifying for special tariff treatment when within quantitative limits for skim milk powder-based products. The skim milk powder content triggers specific USMCA provisions for dairy-derived pet foods.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing meat meal as primary ingredient
Meat-based dog/cat food falls under 2309.10; skim milk as secondary ingredient changes principal classification
If imported as bulk skim milk powder only
Pure skim milk powder without pet food formulation classified directly under dairy heading 0402.21.50
If for Mexican-origin equivalent products
USMCA skim milk provisions separate by country; Mexican goods use 9823.02.01 instead of Canadian subheading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Canadian origin certification and skim milk powder content meets USMCA note 5(b)(2) quantitative limits via CFIA documentation
• Ensure retail packaging under 2309.90.28; bulk shipments reclassify to general Chapter 23 provisions
• Monitor annual USMCA dairy TRQ allocations as quotas fill quickly for Canadian skim milk products
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