Dehydrated Alfalfa Cubes for Horses
Dehydrated alfalfa cubes for horses are compressed forage products made from lucerne plants that have been artificially dried. They provide a high-fiber supplement for equine diets and fall under tariff item 1214.10.00 as lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets, which includes dehydrated forms in cube or pellet shape.
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 cubes contain a significant proportion of other forage plants, such as timothy grass
This heading covers other forage products not specifically named, including mixtures where alfalfa is not the predominant component.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cubes are dehydrated (artificially dried) and not sun-cured, as the latter may be classified differently
• Declare the product as lucerne (alfalfa) meal or pellets under 1214.10.00 and be ready to provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
Related Products under Tariff item 1214.10.00
Alfalfa Cubes for Livestock Feed
Alfalfa cubes for livestock feed are sun-cured alfalfa compressed into small cubes, ideal for cattle and sheep as a convenient, nutrient-dense forage. They are classified under tariff item 1214.10.00 as lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets, covering sun-cured forms in cube shape.
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.
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.
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.
Deer Feed Sun-Cured Alfalfa Cubes
Deer feed sun-cured alfalfa cubes are sun-cured alfalfa cubes used as supplemental feed for wild deer in hunting properties. They are classified under tariff item 1214.10.00 as lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets, as a forage product for wildlife.