Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal for Sheep Forage

Coarsely milled sun-cured alfalfa meal tailored for sheep supplementation, naturally dried to retain vitamins and minerals. It qualifies under HTS 1214.10.0050 for other sun-cured alfalfa products used in ruminant diets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1214.10.00Same rate: 36.4%

If compressed into sheep-specific lick blocks

Block forms have distinct classification from loose meal or pellets.

0714.10Lower: 21.3% vs 36.4%

If manioc or cassava roots mistakenly included as fodder roots

Chapter 7 covers dried leguminous roots, but alfalfa is specifically forage in Chapter 12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify grind size (coarse meal) on manifests to align with 'other' category beyond standard pellets

β€’ Coordinate with CBP agriculture specialists for pre-shipment approvals on high-volume forage imports

β€’ Budget for fumigation if transit conditions risk infestation, maintaining tariff classification

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