1214.10.00.50/Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets for Horse Feed/Japan

Sun-Cured Alfalfa Pellets for Horse Feed from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• 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