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23099000
RESIDUES AND WASTE FROM THE FOOD INDUSTRIES; PREPARED ANIMAL FODDERPreparations of a kind used in animal feeding

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Classification scope and typical products

CN code 230990 covers preparations of a kind used in animal feeding not classified under other, more specific subheadings of heading 2309. This is a residual heading grouping a wide range of feed products including vitamin-mineral premixes, feed concentrates, complementary feed mixtures, flavouring additives for animals, milk replacers for calves and piglets, and dietary supplements for livestock. This heading also covers dog and cat food not put up for retail sale and feed preparations for other species of domestic and farm animals. Classification requires that the product constitutes a preparation specially prepared for animal feeding containing processed or mixed ingredients, as distinct from raw feed materials classified under other headings of chapter 23.

Regulatory requirements and feed additives

Feed preparations under CN code 230990 are subject to comprehensive EU feed safety and marketing legislation. Key regulations include Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 on labelling and marketing and Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on feed additives. Every feed additive used in the preparation, such as enzymes, probiotics, vitamins or preservatives, must hold a valid EU authorisation. Premixes containing feed additives require additional labelling and documentation requirements. The producer or importer of feed preparations containing additives must hold approval under Regulation (EC) No 183/2005. When importing from third countries, preparations containing animal-origin ingredients are subject to veterinary controls and TRACES NT requirements.

Customs documentation and trade practice

For customs clearance of feed preparations under CN code 230990, documentation should include a detailed product composition description, a list of ingredients and feed additives with EU authorisation numbers, and production facility details. Where the preparation contains animal-origin ingredients, a health certificate and TRACES NT notification are required. For preparations containing veterinary medicinal products such as coccidiostats, additional approval under medicated feed rules pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/4 is required. Exporters of feed preparations from the EU should check the destination country requirements, which may differ from EU regulations. Verifying preferential tariff rates in the TARIC system for imports from countries covered by trade agreements is advisable.

Other feed preparations CN 2309 90 - EU import

Other feed preparations under CN 2309 90 carry compound duties. Covers feed mixes, premixes and feed additives. Veterinary controls apply.

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes code 230990 from code 230910?
CN code 230910 covers exclusively dog and cat food put up for retail sale. CN code 230990 is a residual heading covering all other feed preparations, including dog and cat food not put up for retail sale, feed preparations for other animal species, and premixes, concentrates and feed supplements.
Does a vitamin premix for poultry require feed additive authorisation?
Yes. Every vitamin, mineral or other feed additive contained in the premix must hold a valid EU authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The premix must be produced at an approved facility and labelled in accordance with requirements, stating the authorisation numbers of all contained feed additives.
Is a milk replacer for calves classified under code 230990?
Yes. Milk replacers for calves and piglets, being specially prepared feed mixtures for young animal nutrition, are classified under CN code 230990. Importing such preparations containing dairy ingredients is subject to veterinary controls and animal by-product requirements.
What products fall under CN 2309 90?
CN 2309 90 covers feed preparations other than pet food, including feed mixes, premixes and feed additives.