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Markets and compliance

Licks are animal feed everywhere we ship. Here is what each market expects, so your first container clears.

Karachi

European Union

Feed material under Reg. 183/2005 and 767/2009; EU representative required; heavy metals per Dir. 2002/32; ISPM-15 pallets. GSP+ applies.

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HS code 2501.00

Natural rock salt. US Customs has classed cut or carved decorative salt under 6815.99, so our licks stay natural: a drilled hole and a rope only. Get a broker's opinion for shaped licks.

United States

HTS 2501.00.0000, general duty free. The Pakistani facility registers with FDA as an animal food facility, each shipment needs FDA Prior Notice, the importer needs an FSVP, and the facility follows 21 CFR 507. English labels under FDA/AAFCO rules, no health claims. Many US listings carry California Prop 65 lead warnings, so test heavy metals per lot.

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Canada

Under the Feeds Regulations, salt is a single-ingredient feed. Products matching their CFIT Part 1 description are exempt from registration with bilingual labels and no extra claims. Repacking in Canada needs a CFIA livestock-feed licence holder.

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European Union

A salt lick is a feed material. Reg. (EC) 183/2005 needs an EU representative that is a registered feed business. Labels follow Reg. 767/2009; heavy metals follow Dir. 2002/32. ISPM-15 pallets. Pakistan has GSP+ preferences.

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United Kingdom

Retained GB feed law (183/2005, 767/2009) applies the same way, through a GB registered feed business. Pakistan has DCTS preferences.

Australia

Use the BICON case "Goods for animal consumption". Goods must be clean of soil and seeds, with ISPM-15 compliant packaging. Check the case before each shipment.

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UAE

MOCCAE approves feed products through a licensed UAE importer (about 5 working days). 5% duty and 5% VAT. With Gulf routes disrupted, we quote FOB Karachi.

EU countries we quote for: Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden. Other EU states on request.

This is a summary for planning, not legal advice. Check with your customs broker before shipping.