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Premium Timothy-Alfalfa Mix Cubes

Dehydrated cubes blending alfalfa with timothy grass, primarily alfalfa-based for balanced equine nutrition. Classified as alfalfa cubes under HTS 1214.10.00.10 if alfalfa predominates as the characteristic forage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.4%+37.5%38.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1214.90.00Lower: 37.5% vs 38.9%

If timothy grass predominates over alfalfa

Mixtures where alfalfa is not the principal component classify as other forage products.

1213.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 38.9%

If dried in loose hay form, not cubed

Uncompressed dried forage like alfalfa hay falls under heading 1213 for unmilled straw/hay.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide blending ratio documentation (alfalfa >50%) to justify 1214.10 classification over grass hays

β€’ Test for contaminants like weeds per APHIS standards to avoid quarantine