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Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal

Finely ground dehydrated alfalfa (lucerne) used as a high-protein forage supplement for livestock. Classified under HTS 1214.10.00 as alfalfa meal, a processed form of lucerne suitable for animal feed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1214.90.00Lower: 35% vs 36.4%

If made from clover or sainfoin instead of alfalfa

Other forage products like clover meal fall under the residual subheading for similar products.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 36.4%

If pelleted and mixed with other ingredients like molasses

Mixed animal feed preparations are classified in Chapter 23 as prepared feeds, not pure forage.

1208.10.00Higher: 36.9% vs 36.4%

If defatted and refatted resembling soyabean meal

Partially defatted vegetable flours fall under heading 1208 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify moisture content and protein levels to confirm classification as alfalfa meal, not flour under heading 1208

β€’ Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove freedom from pests, required for agricultural imports

β€’ Label clearly as animal feed to prevent confusion with human food products