Orchard Grass Hay from China
Baled hay from orchard grass (cocksfoot), a cool-season perennial forage crop valued for its palatability and yield in haylage mixes. This falls under HTS 1214.90.0025 as 'other hay' among similar forage products, suitable for beef cattle and sheep. It's often second-cut for superior quality.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include field history documentation proving no GMO cultivation if targeting organic markets
• Bundle with a commercial invoice specifying bale weight, dimensions, and RF moisture reading
• Avoid common pitfall of undeclared seed content, which triggers agricultural quarantine review