Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal from China
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.
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
• Verify moisture content and protein levels to confirm classification as alfalfa meal, not flour under heading 1208
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove freedom from pests, required for agricultural imports
• Label clearly as animal feed to prevent confusion with human food products