Organic Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets from Japan
Certified organic alfalfa pellets sun-cured from pesticide-free lucerne fields, ground and pelleted for nutrient-dense livestock forage. HTS 1214.10.0050 covers this as other sun-cured forms, excluding chemically treated or artificially dried variants.
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
• Attach USDA-equivalent organic certificates and residue tests to validate claims and expedite FDA review
• Monitor for noxious weed seeds in inspections, as organic status heightens scrutiny under forage import protocols
• Use ISF filings early for bulk shipments to align with vessel schedules and avoid demurrage from holds