Poultry feed Hs Code

Poultry feed harmonized system code

Product Overview Poultry feed classified under HS Code 230990 comprises compound feed specifically formulated for poultry species, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other domesticated birds. This category encompasses processed feed materials composed of cereals, grains, oilseed meals, vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional additives tailored to promote optimal growth, health, and productivity of poultry. Typically presented in pellet, mash, or crumbled forms, these feeds undergo rigorous processing methods such as grinding, mixing, pelleting, and sometimes extrusion to ensure homogeneity and bioavailability of nutrients. Quality attributes include controlled moisture content (usually below 14%), balanced crude protein levels (ranging from 16-24% depending on feed type), and absence of contaminants such as mycotoxins or pathogenic organisms. HS Code 230990 is subdivided into various subcategories reflecting feed formulations for different poultry categories and production stages (starter, grower, finisher). Commercially, poultry feed is utilized extensively across poultry farms, integrated meat processing industries, and feed retailers, serving as a critical input in poultry production systems worldwide. Its competitive advantage lies in precise nutrient formulation aligned with regulatory feed standards, ensuring feed efficiency and animal welfare compliance. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 230990 falls under Chapter 23 – Residues and Waste from the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Fodder, with Heading 2309 – Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included. Subheading 230990 specifically covers other animal feed preparations, encompassing poultry feed distinct from those classified under other specific feed types. This classification is justified by the product’s composition as a prepared animal feed incorporating multiple ingredients processed for targeted nutritional delivery. Typical packaging for international shipment includes multi-layered polypropylene or jute bags ranging from 25 to 50 kilograms, designed to maintain product integrity and prevent moisture ingress. Preservation methods focus on moisture control and, where applicable, inert atmosphere packaging to prevent oxidation and microbial growth. Shipping considerations adhere to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards to ensure compliance with phytosanitary and biosecurity requirements. Quality standards conform to Codex Alimentarius guidelines and relevant national feed regulations, with mandatory certifications verifying nutrient content, contaminant limits, and traceability. This detailed classification facilitates accurate customs clearance, tariff determination, and trade compliance in global poultry feed transactions.

Poultry 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.