Alfalfa Pellets for Horses from China
Compressed pellets made from dried alfalfa (lucerne) specifically formulated for equine nutrition. Falls under HTS 1214.10.00 as alfalfa pellets, a common forage product in pelleted form for livestock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for mycotoxins common in alfalfa to meet FDA import standards for animal feed
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain pellet integrity during ocean freight
• Declare exact protein content (typically 17-20%) on commercial invoice for customs valuation