Double Compressed Alfalfa Hay Blocks

High-density double compressed alfalfa hay blocks designed for efficient storage and transport in horse feeding operations. Falls under HTS 1214.90.0010 explicitly covering alfalfa whether or not double compressed as a forage product. Ideal for long-haul shipping to reduce volume.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2302.50.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If containing bran, sharps, or other cereal by-products

Mixtures with cereal milling residues classify under heading 2302 as beet pulp or similar bran mixtures, not pure alfalfa.

1214.10.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If lucerne (alfalfa) in pellet form

Pelleted alfalfa specifically goes to 1214.10, separate from baled or compressed hay.

0713.10.20Same rate: 35%

If dried and threshed legume vegetables

Dried alfalfa seed or immature plant parts may classify as dried leguminous vegetables under Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bale density specifications and compression method details in commercial invoice; obtain import permits for forage from USDA APHIS; watch for reclassification if blocks exceed certain density thresholds resembling pellets

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Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Hay Pellets Alternative Bales

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Heavy-duty double compressed alfalfa bales engineered for overseas shipping to Asian horse markets. HTS 1214.90.0010 precisely matches this double compression specification for alfalfa forage. Minimizes freight costs through high density.