1214.10.00.15/Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal for Livestock Feed/Japan

Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal for Livestock Feed from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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