HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2309.90 – Dog or cat food; (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
HS code 2309.90 is the 6-digit subheading for dog or cat food, (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding. It is used for bulk dog food kibble, concentrated cat food mix, animal feed premixes, livestock feed pellets and aquaculture feed.
What HS 2309.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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.
- Examples
- ADM Animal Nutrition Feed
- Cargill Animal Nutrition Bulk Feed
- Nutreco Aquaculture Feed
- Purina Mills Livestock Feed
- specialized zoo diets from Mazuri.
Codes often confused with 2309.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230990 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 5.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $3.1B 13% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.1B 9.0% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.8B 7.7% of world exports
World total: $23.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.4B 5.9% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.1B 4.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.1B 4.6% of world imports
World total: $23.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2309.90 8
Brazil splits HS 2309.90 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2309.90.10 Complete compound animal feedsPreparações destinadas a fornecer ao animal a totalidade dos elementos nutritivos necessários para uma alimentação diária racional e equilibrada (alimentos compostos completos)
- 2309.90.20 Feed preparations of iodised salt and bone mealPreparações à base de sal iodado, farinha de ossos, farinha de concha, cobre e cobalto
- 2309.90.30 Animal feed biscuits and cookiesBolachas e biscoitos
- 2309.90.40 Animal feed preparations containing diclazurilPreparações que contenham diclazuril
- 2309.90.50 Ractopamine HCl 2%+ feed preparation on soya mealPreparações com um teor de cloridrato de ractopamina igual ou superior a 2 %, em peso, com suporte de farelo de soja
- 2309.90.60 Xylanase and beta-glucanase feed preparationsPreparações que contenham xilanase e betagluconase, com suporte de farinha de trigo
- 2309.90.70 Vitamin B12 (0.1% to 1%) feed on calcium carbonatePreparações com um teor de vitamina B12 igual ou superior a 0,1 %, mas não superior a 1 %, em peso, com suporte à base de carbonato de cálcio
- 2309.90.90 Other animal feed preparationsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2309.90
What is HS code 230990?
HS code 230990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230990 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($3.1B, 13% of world exports), Germany ($2.1B) and the United States ($1.8B). World exports came to about $23.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 230990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230990 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.4B, 5.9% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.1B) and the United States ($1.1B). World imports came to about $23.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230990?
Brazil splits HS code 230990 into 8 NCM codes: 2309.90.10 (Complete compound animal feeds), 2309.90.20 (Feed preparations of iodised salt and bone meal), 2309.90.30 (Animal feed biscuits and cookies), 2309.90.40 (Animal feed preparations containing diclazuril), 2309.90.50 (Ractopamine HCl 2%+ feed preparation on soya meal), 2309.90.60 (Xylanase and beta-glucanase feed preparations), 2309.90.70 (Vitamin B12 (0.1% to 1%) feed on calcium carbonate), 2309.90.90 (Other animal feed preparations). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.