Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal for Sheep Forage from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify grind size (coarse meal) on manifests to align with 'other' category beyond standard pellets
• Coordinate with CBP agriculture specialists for pre-shipment approvals on high-volume forage imports
• Budget for fumigation if transit conditions risk infestation, maintaining tariff classification