Product classification
HS code for Animal feed: 2309.90
Dog or cat food, (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Classification of animal feed under HS 2309.90
HS code 230990, as specified for "Dog or cat food; (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding," covers prepared animal feed specifically formulated for canines and felines, provided it is imported or exported in bulk quantities rather than in individual retail packaging. This classification is part of a broader heading for preparations used in animal feeding, but the provided description narrows its scope to non-retail dog and cat food. These products are complete feeds or complementary feeds designed to meet the nutritional requirements of pets, typically supplied to pet food manufacturers, distributors, or large-scale animal care facilities. The "not put up for retail sale" criterion is key to distinguishing it from consumer-packaged pet food.
- Covers
- Bulk dry dog food
- Bulk wet cat food
- Unpackaged dog biscuits or treats intended for further processing or bulk distribution
- Concentrated pet food ingredients, if they constitute a complete or complementary feed preparation for dogs or cats, not in retail packaging.
- Also under 2309.90
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS 230910, which specifically covers "Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale." The critical distinction is the packaging: 230990 applies to bulk, non-retail quantities, whereas 230910 is for products packaged for direct consumer purchase. Additionally, other animal feeds not specifically for dogs or cats, such as feed for livestock or poultry, also fall under the broader HS 230990 (as "other preparations of a kind used in animal feeding"), but the specific description provided for this entry focuses solely on dog and cat food. Therefore, care must be taken to ensure the product's intended animal and packaging status align with the specific definition.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230990 (the code used for animal feed), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230990 (the code used for animal feed) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 230990, not only animal feed.
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 animal feed
Brazil splits HS 2309.90 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2309.90.10Complete compound animal feeds
- 2309.90.20Feed preparations of iodised salt and bone meal
- 2309.90.30Animal feed biscuits and cookies
- 2309.90.40Animal feed preparations containing diclazuril
- 2309.90.50Ractopamine HCl 2%+ feed preparation on soya meal
- 2309.90.60Xylanase and beta-glucanase feed preparations
- 2309.90.70Vitamin B12 (0.1% to 1%) feed on calcium carbonate
- 2309.90.90Other animal feed preparations
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about animal feed
What is the HS code for Animal feed?
The HS code for Animal feed is 230990 (Dog or cat food; (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding).
How do I classify Animal feed for customs?
Animal feed is classified under HS code 230990 — Dog or cat food; (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for bulk animal feed for dogs or cats?
The HS code for dog or cat food not put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding, is 230990.
How does HS 230990 differ from 230910?
HS 230990 covers dog or cat food not put up for retail sale (i.e., in bulk), while HS 230910 specifically covers dog or cat food that is put up for retail sale (i.e., consumer-packaged).
Which countries are the top exporters of animal feed (HS 230990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230990 (the code used for animal feed) 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 animal feed (HS 230990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230990 (the code used for animal feed) 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.
Is the HS code for Animal feed the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230990 for Animal feed is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for animal feed in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 230990 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for animal feed depends on the product's details: 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), and more.