Dehydrated Alfalfa Hay Bales from Japan
Compressed bales of dehydrated alfalfa hay used as high-protein forage for livestock such as horses and dairy cows. Classified under HTS 1214.90.0010 as alfalfa hay, whether or not double compressed, within the category of forage products. It provides essential nutrition for animal feed without further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates to confirm freedom from pests and diseases; declare exact compression status and moisture content on entry documents; avoid misclassification as pellets which fall under a different subheading