Alfalfa 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10% | — | 10% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets include molasses, flavorings, or other additives for palatability
Added ingredients beyond the natural forage make it a prepared animal feed under heading 23.09.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pellets are pure alfalfa without molasses or other sweeteners, which could reclassify them as prepared feeds
• Keep documentation showing the product is solely lucerne forage in pellet form
• Check if the pellets meet Canadian feed safety standards for equine consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 1214.10.00
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.
Alfalfa 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.
Dairy 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.
Dehydrated 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.
Fine 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.
Goat Alfalfa Pellets
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