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.

CodeDescription
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).

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Dimensions

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:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight 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)
CodeHeading
0Green coffee
00Green coffee
002Capital goods, except automotive
00200Electric 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)
0FOOD AND LIVE ANIMALS
08FEEDING STUFF FOR ANIMALS (NOT INCLUDING UNMILLED CEREALS)
081
0819
08195DOG 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
311Food Manufacturing
3111Animal Food Manufacturing
31111Animal Food Manufacturing
311111Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing

The coding NAICS #311111 indicates this is a product of the Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing industry.