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.
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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