Import duty on dog & cat food in the UK
HS code
2309.10
UK codes
12
UK import duty
Varies by line
UK VAT
20%
Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31
Dog and cat food put up for retail sale is 2309.10. Pet food may also need FDA or USDA clearance.
UK commodity codes under 2309.10
| UK commodity code | Description | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2309 10 11 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing no starch or containing 10 % or less by weight of starch › Containing no milk products or containing less than 10 % by weight of such products | 0% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 13 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing no starch or containing 10 % or less by weight of starch › Containing not less than 10 % but less than 50 % by weight of milk products | £416 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 15 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing no starch or containing 10 % or less by weight of starch › Containing not less than 50 % but less than 75 % by weight of milk products | £610 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 19 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing no starch or containing 10 % or less by weight of starch › Containing not less than 75 % by weight of milk products | £793 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 31 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing more than 10 % but not more than 30 % by weight of starch › Containing no milk products or containing less than 10 % by weight of such products | 0% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 33 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing more than 10 % but not more than 30 % by weight of starch › Containing not less than 10 % but less than 50 % by weight of milk products | £443 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 39 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing more than 10 % but not more than 30 % by weight of starch › Containing not less than 50 % by weight of milk products | £743 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 51 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing more than 30 % by weight of starch › Containing no milk products or containing less than 10 % by weight of such products | £85 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 53 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing more than 30 % by weight of starch › Containing not less than 10 % but less than 50 % by weight of milk products | £482 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 59 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup › Containing more than 30 % by weight of starch › Containing not less than 50 % by weight of milk products | £610 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 70 00 | Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup of subheadings 1702 30 50, 1702 30 90, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 or milk products › Containing no starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup but containing milk products | £793 / 1,000 kg | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 2309 10 90 00 | Other | 8% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
Import duty on dog & cat food by country
Import into the US
Free
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Import into the UK
Varies by line
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Import into the EU
Varies by line
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How UK import charges work
The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the UK commodity code for dog & cat food?
It depends on the product’s details: 12 UK codes sit under HS 2309.10. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.
Q2What is the import duty on dog & cat food in the UK?
Between Varies by line, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported dog & cat food?
Yes. Import VAT of 20% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (2309.10) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for dog & cat food.
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