Animal food|HS Code

Animal food harmonized system code

Product Overview Animal Food, classified under HS Code 2309, refers to preparations used for feeding pets and other animals. This includes nutritionally balanced, processed feed products designed to support the health and well-being of a wide variety of animals. Key characteristics of these products range vastly depending on their intended species, but generally, they comprise a balanced mix of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. The product classification under HS Code 2309 is divided into subcategories, such as dog or cat food (230910), fish feed (230990), and other animal feeds (230990). These foods find extensive commercial applications in pet stores, veterinary clinics, animal farms, and zoos. The market positioning of Animal Food under HS Code 2309 emphasizes its nutritional balance, quality assurance, and adherence to local and international standards, providing a competitive edge in the global market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 2309 falls under Chapter 23 (Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder), Heading 09 (Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding). The full 6-digit code provides a detailed hierarchical breakdown, with the last two digits referring to specific subcategories of animal food. The rationale for this classification is based on the product's primary use for animal nutrition and its processing level. In terms of trade considerations, Animal Food under HS Code 2309 is commonly packaged in bulk bags, cans, or sealed pouches to preserve freshness and prevent contamination. Shipping requirements typically involve temperature-controlled transportation to maintain product quality. As for quality standards, these products adhere to strict international guidelines for animal feed, including specific measurable attributes for nutritional content and safety parameters. This ensures compliance with World Trade Organization and customs documentation standards, making the product acceptable for global trade.

Animal food 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.