Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding — HTS 2309
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding
Chapter 23 › Heading 2309
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2309 is a four-digit product category for preparations intended for use in animal feeding. It generally groups items such as prepared feed, feed supplements, premixes, and other formulated products, rather than treating every ingredient as a finished feed preparation. The product’s formulation, intended use, and physical form can affect whether it belongs here and which subheading applies.
To reach a specific eight-digit HTS code, start with the heading and then follow the more detailed six- and eight-digit provisions. These provisions commonly distinguish products by material or formulation, such as whether the item is a complete feed, supplement, premix, or another preparation. Review the product’s ingredients, manufacturing process, labeling, and intended animal use, then apply the tariff’s legal notes and classification rules. When the facts are unclear, a customs broker or binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection may be appropriate.
What to check
- Read the full product formula and identify whether the item is a complete feed, supplement, premix, or another preparation.
- Check the product’s intended animal use, physical form, packaging, and label claims against the wording of the available subheadings.
- Review the HTS legal notes and classification rules; do not choose a code based only on a marketing name or the main ingredient.
- Compare the current eight-digit provisions and any applicable statistical suffixes in the official HTS database.
- Keep technical specifications, ingredient lists, labels, and manufacturing information to support the classification, and seek broker or CBP guidance when needed.
HTS heading 2309 summary
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2309.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2309.10.00 👉 | Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2309?
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.