Dog & Cat Food, Put Up for Retail Sale

Retail-packaged dog and cat food is one of the most actively traded pet product categories entering the US, with FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine overseeing labeling, ingredient safety, and admissibility requirements. The US schedule distinguishes between food in airtight containers (2309100010) and all other retail formats (2309100090). Thailand and Canada are the dominant suppliers, with Cambodia, Mexico, and Vietnam also significant sources — a geographic spread that reflects both low-cost manufacturing and proximity advantages. Importers should verify that foreign establishments meet FDA registration and that labeling complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act before shipment.