Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Dog & Cat Food, Put Up for Retail Sale (SITC 08195) totaled $212.7M in August 2026, imported from 51 countries.
Importers of Dog & Cat Food, Put Up for Retail Sale paid $20.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRetail-packaged pet food for dogs and cats is regulated by FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), which oversees ingredient safety, labeling, and manufacturing standards for imported products entering US commerce. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutrient profiles, while not federally mandated, are the de facto industry standard that most retail buyers and retailers require for market acceptance. Meat-containing pet foods from certain origins may also require USDA APHIS import documentation, and all products must comply with US net-quantity and ingredient-labeling regulations before retail distribution. Classification at the HTS level can turn on moisture content and the primary protein source, so accurate product specifications are essential.
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9.9K import shipments a month
FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has primary jurisdiction over pet food safety and labeling. If the product contains meat or poultry ingredients from certain countries, USDA APHIS may also require import permits or health certificates. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker and confirm agency requirements for the specific product formulation and country of origin before shipment.
AAFCO standards are not federal law, but major US retailers and distributors typically require that imported pet food meet AAFCO complete-and-balanced nutrient profiles or carry appropriate labeling if the product is a treat or supplement. Non-compliant labeling can result in refusal by retail buyers even if the product clears FDA review, so label review against AAFCO guidelines before export is strongly recommended.
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Basic heading 08195 · $212.7M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and Canada together supply 62% of it. Thailand pays 12.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Imports
$212.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$206.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3B of Dog & Cat Food, Put Up for Retail Sale and exported $2.5B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.