Canadian Skim Milk Dog Biscuits from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• 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