Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Include USDA NOP organic equivalence certificates from exporting country to validate claims during customs review
• Test for pesticide residues; alfalfa imports often scrutinized under FDA feed safety rules
• Declare exact botanical source (Medicago sativa) in entry docs to match HTS description precisely