Mixed animal feed preparations from India
India exported $414 million of mixed animal feed preparations (HS 2309.90) in FY2025-26, up 20% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 17.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 21.9% to 38.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 21.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $414MUp 20.2% on last year
- HS code
- 2309.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 11.9 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 10 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2309.90.10 | Other: Mixed feeds or mixed feed ingredients | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2309.90.22 | Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% | 17.5% | 27.5% |
| 2309.90.24 | Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% | 17.5% | 27.5% |
| 2309.90.28 | Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Other | 80.4¢/kg + 6.4% | – | – |
| 2309.90.42 | Other: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% | 17.5% | 27.5% |
| 2309.90.44 | Other: Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% | 17.5% | 27.5% |
| 2309.90.48 | Other: Other | 80.4¢/kg + 6.4% | – | – |
| 2309.90.60.00 | Other: Animal feeds containing egg | 1.9% | 11.9% | 21.9% |
| 2309.90.70.00 | Other: Preparations, with a basis of vitamin B<sub>12</sub>, for supplementing animal feed | 1.4% | 11.4% | 38.9% |
| 2309.90.95.00 | Other: Other | 1.4% | 11.4% | 38.9% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of mixed animal feed preparations
India's exports to all countries under HS 2309.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2309.90 is 6.6%, ranging from 0% to 12% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% to 2.2% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on mixed animal feed preparations from India?
10% to 17.5% on the 10 US tariff lines under HS 2309.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 21.9% to 38.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for mixed animal feed preparations?
2309.90, under heading 2309 (Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export mixed animal feed preparations?
Yes. India exported $414 million under HS 2309.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.