Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets for Horse Feed
These are sun-cured alfalfa pellets produced from dehydrated lucerne plants, processed into small cylindrical shapes for easy handling and storage. Classified under HTS 1214.10.0050 as 'other' sun-cured alfalfa meal and pellets, distinct from artificially dehydrated forms, used primarily as high-protein forage for livestock like horses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If artificially dehydrated rather than sun-cured
Artificially dehydrated alfalfa meal and pellets fall under a separate subheading with potentially different duty rates.
If pelleted and presented as formulated animal feed with additives
Mixed or prepared animal feeds with alfalfa as a component are classified in Chapter 23 as feed preparations, not pure forage products.
If in the form of cubes or compressed bales instead of pellets
Other forms of alfalfa hay or cubes for forage use may shift to the residual subheading for similar forage products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sun-curing process documentation to distinguish from artificially dehydrated alfalfa under 1214.10.0040, as misclassification can lead to duty adjustments
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm freedom from pests and meet USDA forage import standards to avoid quarantine
• Label packages clearly with protein content and origin to comply with FDA feed labeling requirements and prevent customs delays
Related Products under HTS 1214.10.00.50
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.
Premium Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets for Goats
High-quality sun-cured alfalfa pellets specifically formulated for goat nutrition, made from mature lucerne plants dried naturally under the sun. Under HTS 1214.10.0050 as other sun-cured alfalfa pellets, not artificially processed, providing fiber and protein for small ruminants.
Sun-Cured Alfalfa Flakes for Rabbit Feed
Chopped and flaked sun-cured alfalfa from lucerne, gently dried to preserve leafiness for small animal diets like rabbits. Classified in HTS 1214.10.0050 as other sun-cured alfalfa meal/pellets equivalents, emphasizing natural drying for pet and hobby farm use.
Organic Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets
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.
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.