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As a seasoned veteran with 20 years of experience in foreign trade, I've seen too many companies "step into pitfalls" due to improper classification of pet supplies. Today, let's take a lighthearted approach to discuss how to obtain the "international ID" for these furry companions' products.

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• Golden Rule: All pet clothing uniformly classified under 4201.0000
• Common Misconceptions: Pet shoes ≠ human footwear (Chapter 64), pet hats ≠ human headgear (Chapter 65)
• Practical Techniques: The product description must clearly state the phrase "For pet use only."

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Remember one inspection case where a batch of cat food was mistakenly classified under Chapter 16 for meat products, resulting in nearly 100,000 yuan in back taxes. Special attention needed for feed products:

• Canned Food: Sealed packaging for cat/dog food classified under 2309.1010
• Dry Kibble: Retail-packaged mixed formula dog food classified under 2309.1090
• 37. Special circumstances: Products with medicinal additives should consider Chapter 30 classification

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Last month we successfully appealed for a client regarding pet shampoo wrongly classified under Chapter 34. The classification secrets for cleaning products lie in:

• Grooming Products: All animal hygiene products uniformly classified under 3307.9000
• Cat Litter Matrix:
  • Silica gel cat litter → 3824.9999
  • Natural bentonite → 2508.1000
  • Scented bentonite → 3824.9999
  • Plant-based cat litter → 1404.9090

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Based on years of practical experience, I have summarized the "Three Dos and Three Don'ts" for customs clearance of pet supplies:

• DOPrepare complete product composition documentation in advance
• DORetain product photos and packaging samples
• DOMonitor annual HS code adjustments
• DONTClassify new products based solely on experience
• DONTOverlook the impact of minor material differences
• DONTUse ambiguous language in declarations

Remember,Classification of CustomsJust like getting a passport for your furry friend, the more detailed the materials, the smoother the customs clearance. When encountering uncertainties, its advisable to consult professionals in advancecustoms clearanceor apply for pre-classification, which often costs much less than correcting mistakes afterward.

Finally, let me share an industry saying:"Classify correctly, clear customs with ease; classify wrong, double the duty cost."May all our foreign trade colleagues navigate the international journey of pet products with ease!