The RootPurr field guide.
In-depth references for buyers sourcing plant-based cat litter: spec-sheet comparisons, HCN safety, OEM & private-label processes, US import logistics, and pet-industry trends.
Comparisons
1 articleOEM / Private Label
2 articlesPrivate Label Cat Litter Manufacturer: Complete Buyer Checklist
Fourteen specifications every US pet brand should put on the table before signing with a Chinese cat-litter manufacturer: COA, HCN test, ASTM D6940, HTS code, MOQ, lead time, FOB versus DDP, and the red flags worth walking away from.
OEM Cat Litter Custom Formula Process: 30-45 Day Timeline
Day-by-day timeline from inquiry to FOB-ready for a private-label cat-litter PO: Day 0 starts at artwork sign-off, sample ships Day 3 to 5, plates cut by Day 14, production through Day 35, FOB or DDP handoff by Day 45. Five recurring delays and how to avoid them.
Importing from China
2 articlesFOB vs DDP for Cat Litter: Total Landed Cost Compared
FOB Tianjin versus DDP to a US 3PL on a 1 FCL of plant-based cat litter: what each incoterm includes, the real per-pound cost gap (~$0.12 to $0.18 / lb), and the rule of thumb for first-time importers (DDP for orders 1-2, FOB from order 3 onward).
HTS Codes for Cat Litter Imports: 2026 US Reference
The three HTS codes that cover cat litter imports from China: 1404.90.9000 for cassava and tofu blends (current column 1 rate 0%, Section 301 List 4A applies), 1108.14.0000 for pure cassava starch (rare in finished litter), and 2530.10.0000 for bentonite (we do not produce). How to confirm a classification with CBP and the codes that look right but usually aren't.
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