Sun-Cured Alfalfa Hay for Dairy Cattle
Sun-cured alfalfa hay bales optimized for dairy cattle nutrition, retaining natural vitamins through field drying. HTS 1214.90.0010 applies as uncompressed or single compressed alfalfa forage product. Commonly imported for high-yield milk production feeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other hays like timothy or clover
Blended forage hays without predominant alfalfa fall under other hay provisions.
If ground, chopped, or formulated as complete feed
Processed alfalfa into meal or cubes for direct feeding shifts to prepared animal feeds.
If alfalfa seeds for sowing
Per chapter notes, seeds used for sowing classify under 1209, not forage products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include nutritional analysis and curing method in documentation; ensure compliance with FDA feed safety standards; common pitfall is moisture content exceeding 15% triggering quarantine
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Dehydrated Alfalfa Hay Bales
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.
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.
Premium Timothy-Alfalfa Mix Hay
Bales of premium alfalfa blended with timothy grass hay for balanced horse rations. Primarily alfalfa content qualifies it under HTS 1214.90.0010 as alfalfa hay forage product. Used in equestrian and performance horse feeding programs.
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.
Horse Quality Alfalfa Hay Cubes
Small cube-form compressed alfalfa hay specifically graded for horse consumption, reducing dust for respiratory health. Still classified as alfalfa hay under HTS 1214.90.0010 since cubes are a compression form, not pellets. Popular for show horses and stables.
Double Compressed Alfalfa for Export Bales
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.