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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
DOG & CAT FOOD PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE AIRTIT CONTR
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping dog and cat food, put up for retail sale, in airtight containers.
When shipping dog and cat food, put up for retail sale, in airtight containers via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar, Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Food & Beverage on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
Whether you're shipping food or beverages in small packages or pallets by LTL freight, be sure to specify if excessive heat or freezing will damage product, or any special handling needed for perishable or fragile item.
HS: #230910
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for dog and cat food, put up for retail sale, in airtight containers is #230910.
Schedule B: #2309100010
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “DOG & CAT FOOD PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE AIRTIT CONTR” is #2309100010 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | IV | Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar, Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes |
| Chapter | 23 | Residues and Waste from the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Feed (Fodder) |
| Heading | 09 | Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. |
| Sub-Heading | 10 | Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale |
| Statistical Classification | 0010 | DOG & CAT FOOD PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE AIRTIT CONTR |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #230910), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0010”) to it.
HTS: #2309.10.00.10
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 2309.10.00.10 |
| Category: | Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding: |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale |
| Description: | In airtight containers |
| Unit of Quantity: | kg |
| General Rate of Duty: | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty: | |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 10% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 2309.10.00.10 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #00200
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 0 | Green coffee |
| 00 | Green coffee |
| 002 | Capital goods, except automotive |
| 00200 | Electric and electric generating equipment |
The End Use code for Electric and electric generating equipment is #00200.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #08195
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 0 | FOOD AND LIVE ANIMALS |
| 08 | FEEDING STUFF FOR ANIMALS (NOT INCLUDING UNMILLED CEREALS) |
| 081 | |
| 0819 | |
| 08195 | DOG OR CAT FOOD, PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE |
The SITC Classification for “DOG OR CAT FOOD, PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE” is #08195.
NAICS: #311111
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 31 | |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing |
| 3111 | Animal Food Manufacturing |
| 31111 | Animal Food Manufacturing |
| 311111 | Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #311111 indicates this is a product of the Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing industry.