Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets Coarse Grind

Coarse-ground dehydrated alfalfa formed into small pellets for easy mixing in horse and dairy cow rations, retaining natural nutrients through dehydration process. Falls under HTS 1214.10.00.15 as 'other' dehydrated alfalfa products in meal or pellet form per chapter hierarchy. Ideal for bulk feeding with high digestibility.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1214.10.00Same rate: 36.4%

If uniformly sized standard pellets

Fine or standard dehydrated alfalfa pellets have a specific subheading, while irregular coarse forms may qualify as 'other' meal-like products.

2302.50.00Same rate: 36.4%

If heavily processed with bran or other cereal byproducts

Bran, sharps, or defatted alfalfa meals move to heading 2302 as beet pulp or similar residues if not purely forage.

1214.90.00Lower: 35% vs 36.4%

If for non-dehydrated pelletized forage kale or clover mixes

Similar pelletized forages without dehydration process fall under the broader 'other' forage products subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide lab analysis showing moisture content below 12% and crude protein levels to substantiate dehydrated classification

β€’ Ensure supplier certificates confirm no genetic modification if targeting organic markets, as alfalfa GMO status affects labeling

β€’ Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as hay; include dehydration temp/process records to prevent duty disputes

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