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Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal for Livestock Feed from China

Finely ground dehydrated alfalfa meal produced from lucerne plants, used primarily as a high-protein supplement in animal feed rations. Classified under HTS 1214.10.00.15 as dehydrated alfalfa meal, not in pellet form, fitting the 'other' subheading for forage products. It provides essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber for cattle, horses, and other herbivores.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify dehydration process documentation to confirm it meets 'dehydrated' criteria under HTS 1214, distinguishing from fresh or silage forms

Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving alfalfa is free from pests like alfalfa weevil, required for USDA APHIS clearance

Label packages clearly with protein content, moisture levels (<10% typical for dehydrated), and forage origin to avoid reclassification as feed residues