Premium Timothy Hay for Horses
High-quality, dust-free timothy hay specifically harvested early for equine nutrition, baled for easy handling. Falls under HTS 1214.90.0018 as timothy hay, a key livestock forage product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Sun-cured legume-grass blends like alfalfa-timothy are under bran and similar residues if defatted.
Blends with significant legume content may shift to heading 2302 for mixed animal feeds.
If alfalfa rather than timothy
Alfalfa hay has its own specific subheading 1214.10, separate from timothy.
If dried and intended as human food ingredient
Dried forage grasses for human consumption like tea fall under chapter 7 vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Label as 'not for human consumption' to avoid food safety scrutiny; test for nitrate levels per USDA guidelines; use ventilated containers to maintain quality
Related Products under HTS 1214.90.00.18
Timothy Hay Bales
Compressed bales of dried timothy grass (Phleum pratense) harvested at the optimal stage for forage use. Classified under HTS 1214.90.0018 as timothy hay, a forage product not in pellet form, used primarily for animal feed.
Organic Timothy Hay
Certified organic timothy grass hay grown without synthetic pesticides, dried and baled for livestock. HTS 1214.90.0018 covers this as timothy hay forage product.
Second Cut Timothy Hay
Softer, more leafy timothy hay from the second harvest, ideal for smaller animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. Classified as timothy hay under HTS 1214.90.0018.
Timothy Orchard Grass Hay Mix
Bales combining timothy with orchard grass for balanced nutrition in horse feed. Primarily timothy content qualifies it under HTS 1214.90.0018 as timothy hay.
Long Stem Timothy Hay
Unchopped timothy hay with long fiber lengths to promote dental health in herbivores. HTS 1214.90.0018 applies to this loose or baled timothy forage.
Dehydrated Timothy Hay
Artificially dried timothy grass retaining green color and nutrients, baled for export. Still classified as hay under HTS 1214.90.0018 if not pelleted.