Chapter 1214 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 12.14
Alfalfa Dehydrated Cubes 4lb Bag
Small, uniform cubes of dehydrated alfalfa packaged in 4lb bags for small animal owners. These cubes are a processed lucerne forage product, classified under tariff item 1214.10.00 as lucerne meal and pellets.
1214.10.00Alfalfa Pellets 1/4 Inch
Alfalfa (lucerne) pellets compressed into a 1/4-inch diameter form, suitable for small livestock such as rabbits and goats. These pellets are a processed forage product made entirely from dried alfalfa plants, falling under tariff item 1214.10.00 as lucerne meal and pellets.
1214.10.00Alfalfa Pellets for Horses
Compressed pellets made from dried alfalfa (lucerne) specifically formulated for equine nutrition. These pellets serve as a forage product for horses, providing fiber and nutrients in a convenient pelleted form, classified under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Dairy Cow Alfalfa Meal
Coarsely ground alfalfa meal optimized for lactating dairy cows, with high calcium content to support milk production. This product is a non-defatted lucerne meal used as a forage supplement, falling under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal
Finely ground dehydrated alfalfa (lucerne) used as a high-protein forage supplement for livestock. The dehydration process preserves nutrients, and the product remains a pure lucerne meal, classified under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Fine Grind Alfalfa Meal
Ultra-fine ground alfalfa (lucerne) meal intended for mixing into mash feeds for livestock. As a non-defatted lucerne meal, it qualifies under tariff item 1214.10.00, provided it meets the definition of flour or meal in Chapter Note 2.
1214.10.00Goat Alfalfa Pellets
Alfalfa (lucerne) pellets with optimal fiber length for goat rumens, supporting digestive health. These pellets are pure lucerne forage in pelleted form, classified under tariff item 1214.10.00 regardless of the target animal species.
1214.10.00High Protein Alfalfa Meal 20%
Premium alfalfa meal with 20% crude protein derived from select lucerne varieties, designed for dairy cattle nutrition. This high-protein meal is a pure lucerne forage product, falling under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Non-GMO Alfalfa Meal
Non-GMO verified ground alfalfa (lucerne) meal for premium livestock markets. The GMO status does not affect classification, and the product remains a pure lucerne meal under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Organic Alfalfa Meal
Certified organic ground alfalfa (lucerne) meal for organic livestock diets. Organic certification does not change the tariff classification, and the product qualifies as lucerne meal under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Rabbit Alfalfa Pellets
Fine alfalfa (lucerne) pellets formulated for rabbit nutrition with balanced fiber content. These pellets are pure lucerne forage in pelleted form, classified under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Sheep Alfalfa Pellets
Medium-sized alfalfa pellets suitable for sheep, providing a balanced nutrition profile. As pure lucerne forage in pellet form, this product falls under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Standalone Alfalfa Pellets Bulk
Bulk-packed pure alfalfa (lucerne) pellets without additives for general livestock feeding. These pellets are a straightforward lucerne forage product, classified under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets
Pellets made from field sun-cured alfalfa (lucerne), preserving natural vitamins through solar drying. These pellets are a sun-cured lucerne forage product, falling under tariff item 1214.10.00.
1214.10.00Timothy-Alfalfa Mix Pellets
Pellets blending alfalfa (lucerne) with timothy grass, where alfalfa is the principal component. As an alfalfa-dominant forage product, this may qualify under tariff item 1214.10.00 if alfalfa is the characteristic ingredient.
1214.90.00Alfalfa Clover Silage
Alfalfa clover silage is a fermented, high-moisture livestock feed made from a mix of alfalfa and clover. It falls under tariff item 1214.90.00 as a similar forage product, specifically a combination of lucerne (alfalfa) and clover, which are named in the heading. The fermentation preserves the nutritional value for animal consumption.
1214.90.00Alfalfa Pellets
Alfalfa pellets are compressed pellets made from dehydrated alfalfa (lucerne) plants, used as a high-protein feed for horses and cattle. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as a forage product in pelleted form, with alfalfa being a named product in the heading. The compression process does not alter their classification as a forage product.
1214.90.00Clover Hay Bales
Clover hay bales are dried clover plants baled for use as ruminant animal fodder, providing fiber and nutrients. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as clover, a named forage product in the heading, whether baled or loose. The product is not a flour or meal, so it is not excluded by chapter note 2.
1214.90.00Dehydrated Alfalfa Hay Bales
Dehydrated alfalfa hay bales are compressed bales of dehydrated alfalfa hay used as high-protein forage for livestock. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as alfalfa, a named forage product in the heading, whether or not compressed. The dehydration process preserves nutrients for animal feed.
1214.90.00Double Compressed Alfalfa for Export Bales
Double compressed alfalfa for export bales are heavy-duty bales engineered for overseas shipping, with high density to minimize freight costs. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as alfalfa, a named forage product in the heading, in compressed form. The double compression is a packaging method that does not affect classification.
1214.90.00Double Compressed Alfalfa Hay Blocks
Double compressed alfalfa hay blocks are high-density blocks of alfalfa hay designed for efficient storage and transport. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as alfalfa, a named forage product in the heading, in compressed form. The block form is a compression method that does not change the product's classification.
1214.90.00Fodder Root Pellets
Fodder root pellets are dried and pelletized fodder roots, such as mangolds, used for winter cattle feed. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as fodder roots in pelleted form, a named product in the heading. The pelletization process is covered by the section note on pellets, as long as any binder does not exceed 3% by weight.
1214.90.00Forage Kale Pellets
Forage kale pellets are pelletized dried forage kale, a brassica bred for high-yield livestock feed. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as forage kale, a named similar forage product in the heading. The pelleted form is covered by the section note on pellets, provided any binder is within the 3% limit.
1214.90.00Horse Quality Alfalfa Hay Cubes
Horse quality alfalfa hay cubes are small cube-form compressed alfalfa hay, graded for horse consumption to reduce dust. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as alfalfa, a named forage product in the heading, in compressed form. The cube form is a compression method that does not alter classification.
1214.90.00Lupine Forage Pellets
Lupine forage pellets are pellets made from sweet lupine plants, used as protein-rich feed for poultry and pigs. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as lupines, a named forage product in the heading, in pelleted form. The low-alkaloid content is a characteristic of the sweet lupine variety, which is suitable for animal feed.
1214.90.00Midwest USA Alfalfa Hay Bale
Midwest USA alfalfa hay bales are standard sun-dried, single compressed alfalfa hay bales for general livestock forage. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as alfalfa, a named forage product in the heading, whether or not compressed. The product is a reliable protein source for beef cattle operations.
1214.90.00Mixed Forage Hay Pellets
Mixed forage hay pellets are pellets blending alfalfa, clover, and vetch for balanced ruminant nutrition. They fall under tariff item 1214.90.00 as similar forage products in pelleted form, as the individual components are named in the heading. The mixture is a single product for animal feed.
1214.90.00Rutabaga Forage Chop
Rutabaga forage chop is chopped dried rutabagas (swedes) prepared for silage or direct feeding to livestock. It falls under tariff item 1214.90.00 as swedes, a named forage product in the heading. The chopping process does not change its classification as a forage product.
1214.90.00Sainfoin Hay
Sainfoin hay is dried sainfoin legume hay used for sheep and goat forage due to its bloat-preventing properties. It falls under tariff item 1214.90.00 as sainfoin, a named forage product in the heading, whether baled or loose. The product is a natural forage for livestock.
1214.90.00Vetch Hay
Vetch hay is baled dried vetch (Vicia spp.) forage, providing nitrogen-fixing benefits for grazing animals. It falls under tariff item 1214.90.00 as vetches, a named forage product in the heading. The product is a leguminous forage used for animal feed.