2309.90 - Other:
Sub-classifications
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2309 9010
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2309 9010 15
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2309 9010 20
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2309 9010 30
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2309 9010 32
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2309 9010 35
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2309 9010 45
Overview
This category, HTS 2309.90, encompasses preparations for animal feeding that are not specifically classified under the preceding heading. It serves as a residual category for a wide array of animal feed products not meeting the more specific criteria of 2309.10. This includes, but is not limited to, bulk feeds, feed supplements, and specialty diets for various animal species, excluding those for dogs and cats prepared for retail sale.
Crucially, HTS 2309.90 distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2309.10.00 (Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale), by its lack of a specific retail presentation for companion animals. While 2309.10.00 focuses on consumer-ready products for pets, 2309.90.00 covers bulk or non-retail packaged feeds for a broader range of animals, including livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and other agricultural animals. The key differentiator lies in the intended market and packaging format.
The subcategories under 2309.90 further refine the classification of these "other" animal feed preparations. For instance, 2309.90.10 specifically addresses mixed feeds or mixed feed ingredients, indicating a combination of various components intended to form a complete or partial animal diet. The subsequent subdivisions within 2309.90 (often implied by a further colon or additional digits) would detail other specific types of preparations, such as mineral supplements, vitamin premixes, or specialized therapeutic feeds, allowing for precise customs declarations.