Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal for Dairy Cattle
Finely ground sun-cured alfalfa meal derived from lucerne forage, retaining natural nutrients through solar drying without artificial heat. It fits HTS 1214.10.0050 as 'other' sun-cured alfalfa products, serving as a protein supplement in dairy cattle rations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meal was artificially dehydrated
Dehydration method determines subheading; artificial processes use heat or mechanical drying, altering tariff placement.
If defatted or residues from oil extraction
Bran, pollard, or defatted alfalfa meals from processing are classified as residues in Chapter 23, not raw forage.
If mixed with other forage like clover or mixed hay
Blends of multiple forage products fall under the 'other' category for similar products beyond pure alfalfa.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis reports on moisture content (typically under 15% for sun-cured) to support classification and quality claims
• Obtain import permits from APHIS if sourced from regions with restricted forage pests like alfalfa weevils
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no synthetic preservatives are added, which could reclassify as prepared feed
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Organic Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets
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