Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal for Dairy Cattle
Sun-cured alfalfa meal for dairy cattle is finely ground alfalfa forage, naturally dried to retain nutrients without artificial heat. It is classified under 1214.10.00 as lucerne meal and pellets, serving as a protein-rich supplement for ruminant diets.
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 meal is defatted or partially defatted
Defatted flours and meals of oil seeds are classified under heading 12.08.
If the meal is from other forage plants
Other forage meals are classified under this heading.
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 meal is not defatted or refatted, as this could shift it to heading 12.08
• Provide a sieve analysis to show it meets the flour definition if applicable, though meal is generally coarser
• Check if a Canadian import permit is required for animal feed ingredients
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
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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
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