Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Hay Pellets Alternative Bales

Certified organic dehydrated alfalfa hay in compressed bales for organic livestock operations. HTS 1214.90.0010 covers this as alfalfa hay regardless of organic status or compression. Meets stringent organic certification for ruminant feeds.

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.

1214.90.00Same rate: 35%

If certified organic but mixed forage

Organic blends without pure alfalfa specification use the other hay category.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If organic alfalfa in pelleted feed form

Organic prepared animal feeds have specific provisions separate from raw hay.

1208.10.00Higher: 36.9% vs 35%

If partially defatted alfalfa flour or meal

Chapter notes exclude defatted flours from 1208, but processed meals differ from hay.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Attach USDA organic equivalence certificates for foreign producers; declare organic status accurately to avoid reclassification; test for prohibited pesticide residues common in alfalfa imports

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