Orchard Grass Hay from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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