Timothy-Alfalfa Mix Pellets from Japan
Pellets blending alfalfa (lucerne) with timothy grass, where alfalfa predominates. May qualify HTS 1214.10.00 if alfalfa is principal component.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide botanical analysis showing alfalfa >50% by weight
• Dry matter basis testing required for mixture verification
• Label ratios clearly (e.g
• 60/40 alfalfa/timothy)