Animal feed|HS Code

Animal feed harmonized system code

Product Overview Animal Feed under HS Code 2309 is defined as preparations used for the dietary needs of animals, excluding unmilled cereals. This category includes a diverse range of products such as dog or cat food and feeds for farmed animals like livestock and poultry. The key characteristics of these feeds vary widely, from dry and granular to wet and canned products, but all are formulated to provide balanced nutrition to specific animal types. The subcategories within HS Code 2309 include dog or cat food (230910), other feeds for pet animals (230990), and feeds for farmed animals (230990). These products are primarily used in the food service for pets, retail for pet owners, and farming industries to maintain the health and productivity of animals. The value proposition of these feeds lies in their nutritional completeness, customized formulations for specific animal types, and ease of use, offering a competitive advantage over generic or homemade feeds. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 2309 belongs to Chapter 23 (Residues & waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder), Heading 09 (Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding), and is further divided into several subheadings based on the type of animal feed. The rationale for this classification is that these products are prepared feeds and not simply raw agricultural commodities. In terms of trade, these feeds are commonly packaged in bulk bags or cans for wet feeds to preserve their quality during transport. Shipping requirements typically include protection against moisture, heat, and pests to ensure the feed reaches its destination in optimal condition. Quality standards for these feeds are dictated by international and regional regulations governing animal feed, which stipulate criteria such as nutritional content, absence of harmful substances, and proper labeling. Attention to these details ensures compliance with customs requirements and facilitates smooth international trade operations.

Animal feed Chapter Note

1.- Heading 23.09 includes products of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, obtained by processing vegetable or animal materials to such an extent that they have lost the essential characteristics of the original material, other than vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products of such processing.