Dog or cat food; put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding

HS code 230910 covers the production and trade of dog or cat food that is packaged for retail sale and used in animal feeding. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader pet food and animal nutrition sector, catering to the growing demand for high-quality and nutritious pet food products worldwide. As pet ownership continues to rise globally, the importance of this industry in supporting the health and well-being of companion animals has become increasingly significant.

The production of dog or cat food under HS code 230910 typically involves a multi-step process. Raw materials, such as meat, grains, and various vitamins and minerals, are carefully selected and processed using specialized equipment. The ingredients are then mixed, extruded, and dried to create the final pet food product. Strict quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the safety and nutritional value of the final product.

The main inputs required for the production of dog or cat food under HS code 230910 include a variety of raw materials, such as 020110 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, 100190 Wheat and meslin, and 230610 Oilcake and other solid residues, of vegetable fats or oils, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soybean oil. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the efficient and consistent production of these pet food products.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 230910 is dog or cat food that is packaged for retail sale and used in animal feeding. These products are then consumed by pet owners, both domestically and through international trade. The outputs of this industry may also be used as inputs for other related industries, such as 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included.