All states › Tonnage reports
A feed tonnage report tells a state how many tons of commercial feed (pet food and treats included) you sold or distributed there over a period, usually with an inspection fee per ton. 31 of the 50 states and DC want one for pet food or treats: 14 from every registrant or licensee, and 17 only for some products (often those sold in packages over 5 or 10 lb). 20 don't. Every row links to the state's own law or agency page, checked October 3, 2026.
We show who files, how often and when. We don't calculate tonnage fees: they depend on how much you sell. See each state's agency.
| State | Report? | Who files | How often | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Some products | Yes, if you sell any feed in packages over 10 lb. If every package is 10 lb or less, no quarterly tonnage reports are required.Source: agi.alabama.gov | Quarterly (calendar quarters)Source: agi.alabama.gov | By the last day of January, April, July and October, for the preceding quarter. Reports not paid within 15 days after the due date get a 15% penalty (minimum $15).Source: agi.alabama.gov |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes, every licensee reports, even with no sales. Firms exempt from the license (reselling a licensee's packaged feed as received) don't report.Source: agriculture.az.gov | Quarterly (calendar quarters). A licensee with 400 tons or less a year that doesn't pass the fee to buyers may file one annual estimate instead.Source: apps.azsos.gov | Last day of January, April, July and October for the previous quarter; annual estimate (with last year's verification) by July 31Source: apps.azsos.gov |
| Arkansas | Some products | Yes. “Each person who is liable for the payment of such sum” files a quarterly tonnage report (Ark. Code §2-37-109(b), as amended by Act 586 of 2025). That is the person named on the label as manufacturer, guarantor or distributor, unless another person assumes liability (§2-37-109(a)). The fee is 30 cents a ton, with a $10 minimum per quarter, even when nothing was sold that quarter. Pet foods are a line on the report (Form 1020, line 19, “Pet Foods (Complete and Supplement)”). Canned pet food and specialty pet food are exempt (2 CAR §25-101(f)).Source: arkleg.state.ar.us | Quarterly (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December)Source: media.ark.org | The agency's dates and the statute's differ; confirm with the agency. The agency's Feed Program page says reports “are due within 45 days of each quarter's end”, and Form 1020 (rev. 2026-07) lists May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15. Ark. Code §2-37-109(b)(1), as amended by Act 586 of 2025, says “not later than the last day in January, April, July, and October”.Source: media.ark.org |
| Colorado | Some products | Yes, for products sold in packages over 10 lb. Leave small-package (10 lb or less) products out of the tonnage report.Source: ag.colorado.gov | Annual (filed and paid online in AgLicense each January for the previous year)Source: ag.colorado.gov | January 31Source: sos.state.co.us |
| Florida | Yes | Yes, for every master registrantSource: leg.state.fl.us | Quarterly (July-September, October-December, January-March, April-June)Source: leg.state.fl.us | Within 30 days after the end of each quarter (Oct 30, Jan 30, Apr 30, Jul 30)Source: leg.state.fl.us |
| Georgia | Some products | Yes, in effect: the license renewal fee is set by the tons of commercial feed distributed in Georgia in the previous calendar year. Registered pet food in packages of 10 lb or less is not counted.Source: agr.georgia.gov | Annual, with license renewal (previous calendar year)Source: law.cornell.edu | January 31 (license renewal fee based on tonnage; higher fee from February 1)Source: law.cornell.edu |
| Illinois | Some products | Yes, for pet food sold in packages over 10 lb or in bulk. Products sold only in packages of 10 lb or less are not included.Source: agr.illinois.gov | Semi-annual (January-June and July-December); IDOA sends the report form to licenseesSource: agr.illinois.gov | July 31 for January-June; January 31 for July-DecemberSource: agr.illinois.gov |
| Indiana | Some products | Yes, for pet food sold in packages over 10 lb, in bulk or by the piece. If 10 lb-or-less pet food is all you sell, you owe only the $50 per-product fee.Source: oisc.purdue.edu | Quarterly (calendar quarters)Source: iga.in.gov | By January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31 (previous quarter). A penalty applies if not paid within 15 days after the due date.Source: iga.in.gov |
| Iowa | Some products | Yes, for pet food sold in packages over 10 lb. If 10 lb-or-less pet food is all you sell, you owe only the registration.Source: iowaagriculture.gov | Semiannual (January-June and July-December)Source: legis.iowa.gov | By law, by the last day of July and January; IDALS gives August 15 and February 15 as the last days without a late feeSource: legis.iowa.gov |
| Kansas | Some products | Yes, for pet food in packages over 10 lb (and all other feed). Registered small-package pet food pays the product fee instead of tonnage reporting.Source: agriculture.ks.gov | Semiannual (January-June and July-December)Source: ksrevisor.gov | By law, January 1 and July 1, covering the previous six months. KDA's report form says the penalty starts February 1 (for July-December) and August 1 (for January-June).Source: ksrevisor.gov |
| Kentucky | Some products | Yes, for products sold in packages over 10 lb or in bulk: a quarterly tonnage report with an inspection fee. Products sold only in packages of 10 lb or less are not on it.Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov | Quarterly (calendar quarters)Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov | By the last day of January, April, July and October, for the previous quarterSource: apps.legislature.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Yes | Yes. Every registrant files a quarterly tonnage report. Specialty accounts file it too but pay no inspection fee.Source: ldaf.la.gov | Quarterly (fiscal quarters: July-September, October-December, January-March, April-June)Source: assets.ctfassets.net | October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1, for the previous quarter; a 25% penalty applies if not filed and paid within 30 daysSource: legis.la.gov |
| Michigan | Yes | Yes, every licensee files once a year, including a zero report if no tons were distributedSource: michigan.gov | Annual (one report covering July 1 to June 30)Source: michigan.gov | Postmarked by July 31 (statute: by the last day of July)Source: legislature.mi.gov |
| Minnesota | Some products | Yes, for products sold in packages over 10 lbSource: revisor.mn.gov | Annual (calendar year)Source: revisor.mn.gov | January 31 for the previous calendar yearSource: revisor.mn.gov |
| Mississippi | Some products | Yes, for products sold in packages of 10 lb or more or in bulk. Not for products sold only in packages under 10 lb.Source: agnet.mdac.ms.gov | Annual (calendar year)Source: agnet.mdac.ms.gov | By the last day of January, for the previous calendar year. The report must be filed even if nothing was sold. Penalty of 10% (minimum $10) if not paid in time.Source: agnet.mdac.ms.gov |
| Missouri | Some products | Yes, for pet food sold in packages over 10 lb or in both sizes. Pet food that is registered (sold only in packages of 10 lb or less) is not reported.Source: agriculture.mo.gov | Quarterly (calendar quarters)Source: agriculture.mo.gov | By April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31 (previous quarter). A penalty applies if postmarked after May 15, August 15, November 15 or February 15.Source: agriculture.mo.gov |
| Nebraska | Yes | Yes. Every licensee named on a label as manufacturer, guarantor or distributor files a semiannual statement, even when no fee is due. Products sold only in packages of 10 lb or less pay the $25 product fee instead of the tonnage fee.Source: nebraskalegislature.gov | Semiannual (January-June and July-December)Source: nebraskalegislature.gov | By law, January 31 and July 31. NDA's online FAQ gives February 15 and August 15 for commercial feed tonnage fees.Source: nebraskalegislature.gov |
| Nevada | Yes | Yes, every licensee reports each quarter, even with no salesSource: agri.nv.gov | Quarterly (calendar quarters ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31)Source: agri.nv.gov | Within 15 days after the end of each quarter: April 15, July 15, October 15 and January 15Source: agri.nv.gov |
| New Jersey | Yes | Yes. Whoever is liable for the inspection fee (the distributor who sells to the consumer, unless an earlier distributor already paid) files an annual tonnage statement. The law also sets a minimum annual fee for anyone who manufactures or distributes feed in New Jersey.Source: pub.njleg.gov | Annual (Feeding Stuffs Tonnage Report for the calendar year)Source: nj.gov | January 31 for the previous calendar yearSource: pub.njleg.gov |
| New Mexico | Some products | Yes, for products sold in bulk or in packages over 10 lb. Products sold only in packages of 10 lb or less pay the $25 annual inspection fee instead.Source: nmonesource.com | Quarterly (calendar quarters). A report is required even if no sales were made.Source: nmdeptag.nmsu.edu | Within 30 days after each quarter: January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31Source: nmdeptag.nmsu.edu |
| North Carolina | Some products | Yes, if you sell any product in packages over 5 lb or any canned product. Products sold only in packages of 5 lb or less pay the $40 registration fee in place of the inspection fee.Source: ncleg.gov | Quarterly (calendar quarters)Source: ncleg.gov | By the last day of January, April, July and OctoberSource: ncleg.gov |
| Ohio | Yes | Yes, for every feed registrant, starting with 2026 salesSource: dam.assets.ohio.gov | Annual (January 1 to December 31)Source: dam.assets.ohio.gov | Postmarked by February 1 (first report covers 2026, due February 1, 2027)Source: dam.assets.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Yes, every licensee files a semi-annual tonnage statement. The minimum inspection fee is $10 per half-year.Source: oscn.net | Semi-annual (January-June and July-December)Source: oscn.net | By the last day of January and July, for the preceding six months. Fees not paid within 15 days after the due date get a 10% penalty (minimum $50).Source: oscn.net |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes, every licensee reports, even with zero tonnageSource: pa.gov | Annual (the Commercial Feed Tonnage Report, sent by PDA to licensees)Source: pa.gov | Postmarked by February 15Source: pa.gov |
| South Dakota | Some products | Yes, for pet food sold in packages over 10 lb (and all other feed). Pet food in the small package registration doesn't pay tonnage on those packages.Source: sdlegislature.gov | Annual (previous calendar year)Source: sdlegislature.gov | January 31, for the previous calendar yearSource: sdlegislature.gov |
| Tennessee | Yes | Yes, every licensee files an annual statement of net tons distributed in TennesseeSource: publications.tnsosfiles.com | Annual (previous calendar year, January 1 to December 31)Source: publications.tnsosfiles.com | On or before July 1Source: publications.tnsosfiles.com |
| Texas | Some products | Yes, for products sold in packages over 5 lbSource: otsc.tamu.edu | Quarterly; annual for facilities generating under $100 a year in tonnage feesSource: otsc.tamu.edu | Quarterly: by the 31st day after the last day of November, February, May and August (Dec 31, Mar 31, Jul 1, Oct 1). Annual filers: by Oct 1.Source: otsc.tamu.edu |
| Vermont | Yes | Yes, report only: VAAFM's FAQ says registered manufacturers and distributors, in or out of state, report tonnage of feed sold for use in Vermont. Vermont charges no tonnage fee.Source: agriculture.vermont.gov | AnnualSource: agriculture.vermont.gov | January 30Source: agriculture.vermont.gov |
| Virginia | Some products | Yes, for pet food sold in packages over 10 lb. Products registered as small packages (10 lb or less) pay the registration fee instead of the inspection fee for that size.Source: law.lis.virginia.gov | Annual (calendar year)Source: law.lis.virginia.gov | February 1 for the previous calendar yearSource: law.lis.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Yes | Yes. Every registrant files a semiannual report, even if nothing is owed.Source: app.leg.wa.gov | Semiannual (January-June and July-December)Source: app.leg.wa.gov | July 31 (for January-June) and January 31 (for July-December)Source: app.leg.wa.gov |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Yes, every licensee files a tonnage report for each license, even with zero tonnageSource: datcp.wi.gov | Annual (previous calendar year)Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov | By the last day of February (postmarked by February 28)Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov |
"Some products" means the report covers only some pet food, as the "Who files" column says; small-package products that pay a registration fee are often left out.
| State | Report? | Who files | How often | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | No | No (Alaska has no feed registration or inspection-fee program)Source: dnr.alaska.gov | Not applicableSource: dnr.alaska.gov | Not applicableSource: dnr.alaska.gov |
| California | No | No. CDFA's commercial feed program, which collects feed tonnage, does not regulate food for domestic pets.Source: cdfa.ca.gov | Not applicableSource: cdfa.ca.gov | Not applicableSource: cdfa.ca.gov |
| Connecticut | No | No. Connecticut's commercial feed law has no tonnage report or inspection fee.Source: cga.ct.gov | Not applicableSource: cga.ct.gov | Not applicableSource: cga.ct.gov |
| Delaware | No | No. Delaware's feed law has no tonnage report or inspection fee; DDA's tonnage forms are for fertilizer, soil conditioners and liming materials only.Source: agriculture.delaware.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.delaware.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.delaware.gov |
| District of Columbia | No | NoSource: code.dccouncil.gov | Not applicableSource: code.dccouncil.gov | Not applicableSource: code.dccouncil.gov |
| Hawaii | No | NoSource: dab.hawaii.gov | Not applicableSource: dab.hawaii.gov | Not applicableSource: dab.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | No | No. Idaho repealed its quarterly tonnage reports and inspection fees in 2012 (Idaho Code 25-2706).Source: legislature.idaho.gov | Not applicableSource: legislature.idaho.gov | Not applicableSource: legislature.idaho.gov |
| Maine | No | No. Maine's feed law has no tonnage report; DACF's tonnage forms are for fertilizer and lime only.Source: maine.gov | Not applicableSource: maine.gov | Not applicableSource: maine.gov |
| Maryland | No | No. Maryland charges a flat fee per product; the feed law has no tonnage report or inspection fee for pet food.Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov | Not applicableSource: mgaleg.maryland.gov | Not applicableSource: mgaleg.maryland.gov |
| Massachusetts | No | No. MDAR does not require tonnage reporting.Source: mass.gov | Not applicableSource: mass.gov | Not applicableSource: mass.gov |
| Montana | No | No. Pet food, specialty pet food and pet treats are exempt from the inspection fee and the annual tonnage statement.Source: mca.legmt.gov | Not applicableSource: mca.legmt.gov | Not applicableSource: mca.legmt.gov |
| New Hampshire | No | No. NHDAMF: “New Hampshire does not record feed tonnage.”Source: agriculture.nh.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.nh.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.nh.gov |
| New York | No | No. NY's commercial feed tonnage report excludes pet food and specialty pet food and treats.Source: agriculture.ny.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.ny.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.ny.gov |
| North Dakota | No | No. NDDA: pet foods and specialty pet foods “are not subject to inspection (tonnage fees).”Source: ndda.nd.gov | Not applicableSource: ndda.nd.gov | Not applicableSource: ndda.nd.gov |
| Oregon | No | NoSource: oregon.gov | Not applicableSource: oregon.gov | Not applicableSource: oregon.gov |
| Rhode Island | No | No. Rhode Island charges no feed inspection or tonnage fee, and its feed rule sets no tonnage report.Source: rules.sos.ri.gov | Not applicableSource: rules.sos.ri.gov | Not applicableSource: rules.sos.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | No | No. SCDA does not require tonnage reporting.Source: agriculture.sc.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.sc.gov | Not applicableSource: agriculture.sc.gov |
| Utah | No | No. Utah's feed law has no tonnage report or inspection fee.Source: le.utah.gov | Not applicableSource: le.utah.gov | Not applicableSource: le.utah.gov |
| West Virginia | No | No. Pet food and specialty pet food are exempt from the inspection fee, and firms that only make or distribute pet food don't file the semiannual tonnage report.Source: code.wvlegislature.gov | Not applicableSource: code.wvlegislature.gov | Not applicableSource: code.wvlegislature.gov |
| Wyoming | No | No. Wyoming's feed law has no inspection fee or tonnage report.Source: wyoleg.gov | Not applicableSource: wyoleg.gov | Not applicableSource: wyoleg.gov |