Organic Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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