Animal feed supplements Hs Code

Animal feed supplements harmonized system code

Product Overview Animal Feed Supplements classified under HS Code 230990 encompass a diverse range of products formulated to enhance the nutritional value and digestibility of animal feed. These supplements typically include vitamin and mineral premixes, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and other feed additives that support livestock growth, health, and productivity. Physically, these products are available in powdered, granular, or liquid forms, processed under strict quality control measures to ensure purity, stability, and homogeneity. The HS Code 230990 subdivides into various subcategories covering other food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, under which animal feed supplements are classified due to their specialized composition and intended use. Commercially, these supplements are integral to feed manufacturing, agricultural supply chains, and livestock nutrition programs across food service, retail, and industrial feed processing sectors. Positioned as essential inputs in animal husbandry, they provide competitive advantages by improving feed efficiency and animal performance, thereby supporting sustainable production systems and meeting regulatory compliance in international markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 230990 is structured as follows: Chapter 23 (Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder), Heading 2309 (Preparation of a kind used in animal feeding), and Subheading 230990 (Other preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified). This classification is justified by the product’s specialized formulation aimed at nutritional supplementation rather than primary feed ingredients, differentiating it from bulk feed or raw agricultural commodities. Trade considerations for animal feed supplements under this code include packaging in moisture-resistant sacks, drums, or bulk containers designed to preserve product integrity during transit. Preservation methods often involve controlled atmospheres or the addition of stabilizers to prevent degradation. Shipping requirements mandate compliance with international phytosanitary and safety standards, ensuring traceability and quality assurance. Quality standards align with Codex Alimentarius guidelines and ISO certifications, emphasizing contaminant limits, active ingredient concentration, and batch consistency. This classification framework facilitates accurate customs declarations, tariff applications, and adherence to World Trade Organization (WTO) trade facilitation protocols, thereby streamlining cross-border transactions for importers, exporters, and regulatory authorities.

Animal feed supplements 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.