About HS Code 230990
This HS code covers prepared animal feed, including dog or cat food, that is NOT put up for retail sale, as well as feed for other animals (e.g., livestock, poultry, fish, zoo animals) not specified elsewhere. This category includes bulk ingredients, concentrates, feed premixes, and large-format packaging intended for commercial users such as breeders, kennels, veterinary clinics, farms, or for further processing and repackaging by other manufacturers. It also encompasses specialized diets for aquaculture, horses, and other farm animals. The trade involves large volumes, often between feed manufacturers, distributors, or large-scale agricultural operations. Critical aspects include precise nutritional specifications, compliance with animal feed safety regulations, and cost-effectiveness for commercial buyers. Exporters are typically countries with robust agricultural and feed manufacturing sectors, supplying a diverse global market.
Products Under This Code
Bulk dog food kibble, concentrated cat food mix, animal feed premixes, livestock feed pellets, aquaculture feed, zoo animal diets, horse feed, poultry feed, pig feed.
Real World Examples
ADM Animal Nutrition Feed, Cargill Animal Nutrition Bulk Feed, Nutreco Aquaculture Feed, Purina Mills Livestock Feed, specialized zoo diets from Mazuri.
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 230910 (dog/cat food for retail sale) if the distinction of 'not put up for retail sale' is missed, or with raw agricultural products (e.g., grains in Chapter 10) if the 'prepared' aspect is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 2309.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Netherlands, and Germany are major exporters, supplying a diverse global market of commercial animal operations and feed manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230990?
HS code 230990 covers: Dog or cat food; (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding. This HS code covers prepared animal feed, including dog or cat food, that is NOT put up for retail sale, as well as feed for other animals (e.g., livestock, poultry, fish, zoo animals) not specified elsewhere. This category includes bulk ingredients, concentrates, feed premixes, and large-format packaging intended for commercial users such as breeders, kennels, veterinary clinics, farms, or for further processing and repackaging by other manufacturers. It also encompasses specialized diets for aquaculture, horses, and other farm animals. The trade involves large volumes, often between feed manufacturers, distributors, or large-scale agricultural operations. Critical aspects include precise nutritional specifications, compliance with animal feed safety regulations, and cost-effectiveness for commercial buyers. Exporters are typically countries with robust agricultural and feed manufacturing sectors, supplying a diverse global market.
What products fall under HS code 230990?
Bulk dog food kibble, concentrated cat food mix, animal feed premixes, livestock feed pellets, aquaculture feed, zoo animal diets, horse feed, poultry feed, pig feed.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230990?
Often confused with 230910 (dog/cat food for retail sale) if the distinction of 'not put up for retail sale' is missed, or with raw agricultural products (e.g., grains in Chapter 10) if the 'prepared' aspect is overlooked.
How is HS code 230990 structured?
HS code 230990 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.