Alfalfa Pellets for Horses from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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