Alfalfa Cubes for Livestock Feed from China
Sun-cured alfalfa compressed into small cubes, ideal for cattle and sheep as a convenient, nutrient-dense forage. Fits HTS 1214.10.00.30 due to being sun-cured alfalfa in cube form, part of forage products not in pellet shape. Provides protein and fiber essential for ruminant diets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Certificate of Origin specifying alfalfa variety to comply with forage import regs
• Test for moisture content under 15% to confirm stability and avoid spoilage claims
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg bags to prevent reclassification as unprepared hay