Product classification
HS code for Dog food: 2309.10
Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Classification of dog food under HS 2309.10
Dog food is classified under HS code 2309.10. This classification is part of Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Heading 23.09 specifically refers to preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. Subheading 2309.10 is reserved for dog or cat food that is put up for retail sale. To qualify for this code, the product must be a prepared foodstuff, meaning it has been processed or mixed with various ingredients to provide a balanced diet, and it must be packaged in a manner suitable for direct sale to consumers (e.g., cans, bags, or pouches). This includes dry kibble, wet canned food, and even specialized therapeutic diets, provided they are intended for canine consumption and are retail-ready.
- Covers
- Dry dog kibble in retail bags
- Canned wet dog food
- Semi-moist dog food preparations
- Dog treats and biscuits (prepared)
- Puppy milk replacers put up for retail sale
- Prescription dog diets
- Also under 2309.10
- Royal Canin Adult Dog Food
- Purina Pro Plan Cat Food
- Hill's Science Diet Puppy Food
- Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dog Food
- Whiskas Wet Cat Food.
Codes often confused with 2309.10
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 2309.90, which covers "other" animal feed preparations. This code should only be used if the dog food is not put up for retail sale (e.g., bulk shipments for further processing or repackaging). Another error involves classifying raw meat intended for dogs under Chapter 2 (Meat) or heading 05.11 (Animal products not elsewhere specified). If the product is simply raw offal or meat without additives, it does not belong in 23.09; however, once it is processed and marketed as dog food, 2309.10 becomes the appropriate code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230910 (the code used for dog food), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230910 (the code used for dog food) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 230910, not only dog food.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.4B 12% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $2.9B 10% of world exports
- 3 Poland $2.7B 9.6% of world exports
World total: $27.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.2B 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.4B 8.6% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.8B 6.6% of world imports
World total: $27.9B 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 code for dog food
Brazil classifies dog food under NCM 2309.10.00: HS 2309.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dog food
What is the HS code for Dog food?
The HS code for Dog food is 230910 (Dog or cat food; put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding). The HS code for dog food put up for retail sale is 2309.10.
How do I classify Dog food for customs?
Dog food is classified under HS code 230910 — Dog or cat food; put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do dog treats fall under the same HS code?
Yes, prepared dog treats and biscuits put up for retail sale are generally classified under HS code 2309.10 as they are preparations used for animal feeding.
Which countries are the top exporters of dog food (HS 230910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230910 (the code used for dog food) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.4B, 12% of world exports), Thailand ($2.9B) and Poland ($2.7B). World exports came to about $27.9B, 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 dog food (HS 230910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230910 (the code used for dog food) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.2B, 12% of world imports), the United States ($2.4B) and the United Kingdom ($1.8B). World imports came to about $27.9B, 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 Dog food the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230910 for Dog food 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 dog food in Brazil?
In Brazil, dog food (HS 230910) is classified under NCM 2309.10.00.