Organic Alfalfa Meal 20% Protein
Organic-certified ground alfalfa meal with 20% crude protein, dehydrated and milled for use in dairy cow rations and horse feeds. Falls under HTS 1214.10.00.60 as non-pelletized 'other' alfalfa meal, a key forage product for ruminant nutrition. It supports organic farming standards without synthetic additives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pelleted for easier handling
Pelletized organic alfalfa shifts to the specific pellets subheading 1214.10.0045.
If bran, sharps, or screenings from alfalfa processing
By-products like alfalfa screenings are classified as bran under heading 2302, not forage meal.
If chemically treated as a fertilizer
Alfalfa meal used as animal manure fertilizer falls under Chapter 31 per chapter notes excluding such uses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA organic equivalence certification if sourced from abroad to comply with NOP standards
• Test for pesticide residues and heavy metals, as alfalfa is prone to contamination; include lab reports in documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of particle size misrepresentation, which could reclassify as flour under Chapter 11
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