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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1213.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in pellet form

Pelleted forage products like timothy pellets fall under heading 1213 for compressed or pelleted mixtures.

2309.90.42Lower: 25% vs 35%

If processed into cubes or mixed with binders

Timothy hay processed into cubes or briquettes with additives is classified as animal feed preparations in 2309.

1214.90.00Same rate: 35%

If not specifically timothy but another forage hay

Other forage hays like orchard grass use the residual subheading outside the timothy specification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify moisture content below 15% to prevent mold during transit; obtain phytosanitary certificates from origin country; declare bale dimensions for container loading compliance