Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal

Certified organic dehydrated meal from non-GMO lucerne alfalfa, ground for use in rabbit, goat, and poultry feeds as a natural fiber source. HTS 1214.10.00.15 covers this as 'other' dehydrated alfalfa meal/pellets, excluding fresh or spiced forms per chapter notes. Promotes gut health without synthetic additives.

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.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 36.4%

If mixed with medicinal herbs like mint or sage

Admixtures with Chapter 12 heading 1211 plants shift classification away from pure alfalfa forage.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 36.4%

If when sold as complete organic pet food rations

Formulated feeds incorporating dehydrated alfalfa are classified as prepared animal feeds in Chapter 23.

3101.00.00Lower: 25% vs 36.4%

If enriched with mineral fertilizers during processing

Fertilizer-added products may reclassify under heading 3101 per chapter exclusions for seaweed/algae analogs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include USDA NOP organic equivalence certificates from exporting country to validate claims during customs review

β€’ Test for pesticide residues; alfalfa imports often scrutinized under FDA feed safety rules

β€’ Declare exact botanical source (Medicago sativa) in entry docs to match HTS description precisely

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Dehydrated Lucerne Alfalfa Pellets Bulk

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