2309.90.10.45 - Other livestock feed, prepared

This HTS subheading, 2309.90.10.45, encompasses a broad range of prepared animal feed not specifically classified under more granular subheadings within the "Other" category of preparations used in animal feeding. It is designed to capture diverse formulations and mixtures intended for various livestock species. The key classification criterion here is that the product is a prepared feed for animals, meaning it has undergone some processing or mixing beyond its raw ingredients, and it does not fit into more specialized categories.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, while 2309.90.10.20 covers prepared poultry feeds and 2309.90.10.30 and 2309.90.10.32 specifically address dairy cattle and other cattle feeds respectively, this subheading acts as a catch-all for prepared feeds for other livestock. It will not include bird seed (2309.90.10.05) or retail-packaged pet foods (2309.90.10.15). The focus remains on bulk or non-retail prepared feeds for species not otherwise detailed.

As this subheading is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification into 2309.90.10.45 relies on confirming that the product is a prepared animal feed, intended for livestock, and does not meet the specific criteria for any other subheading within heading 2309. This includes a variety of feed mixes and supplements designed to provide nutrition and promote growth or well-being in animals such as swine, sheep, goats, horses, and aquaculture species, among others.