What is the HS code for cat food?

2309.10 (Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale). The 10-digit US HTS code is 2309.10.00.10. Always confirm against the exact material and function of your product.

What is the US import duty for cat food from China?

About 12.5% ad valorem when stacked: MFN base rate (Col. 1 General) 0.0%; Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed) 12.5%. Each line links to its official source and effective date. Federal MPF/HMF are additional.

Where does this HS code data come from?

US HTS 2026 (USITC), Section 301 (USTR), Section 232 (BIS) and Section 122 (Federal Register). Every rate carries a source_url and effective_from. Current build uses a structurally-real sample dataset.

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HS Code for Cat Food

The HS code for cat food is 2309.10 (Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale). In the United States, the full 10-digit HTS code is 2309.10.00.10, and goods made in China currently carry a stacked ad-valorem duty of about 12.5% once Section 301, 232 and 122 measures are applied.

Code variants for cat food

Classification changes with material, power and construction. Pick the row that matches your product — each code links to its full tariff breakdown.

Variant	HS6	Why	Detail
Dog/cat food (retail)	2309.10	Dog or cat food put up for retail sale is classified under 2309.10.	2309.10.00.10 →

US duty stack for cat food (made in China)

Classification Receipt

2309.10.00.10

Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale

MFN base rate (Col. 1 General)Source: USITC HTS 2026 · effective 2026-01-01	0.0%
Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed)Source: USTR · Section 301 (forced labour) · effective 2026-07-24	+12.5%
Total ad valorem (× customs value)	12.5%

✓ Computed by the rule engine · every line carries its official source · plus MPF 0.3464% + HMF 0.125% (ocean)HTS-2026-Rev.11 · US ← CN

Example lane: China → US. Other origins and landed cost: landed-cost calculator. Full code detail: 2309.10.00.10 →

FAQ

What is the HS code for cat food?: 2309.10 (Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale). The 10-digit US HTS code is 2309.10.00.10. Always confirm against the exact material and function of your product.
What is the US import duty for cat food from China?: About 12.5% ad valorem when stacked: MFN base rate (Col. 1 General) 0.0%; Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed) 12.5%. Each line links to its official source and effective date. Federal MPF/HMF are additional.
Where does this HS code data come from?: US HTS 2026 (USITC), Section 301 (USTR), Section 232 (BIS) and Section 122 (Federal Register). Every rate carries a source_url and effective_from. Current build uses a structurally-real sample dataset.

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