Timothy Grass Hay
Dried timothy grass hay harvested at the soft dough stage, baled for equine and ruminant feed due to its high fiber and low protein content. Classified under HTS 1214.90.0025 as 'other hay' in the forage products category, excluding specific named types like alfalfa. It's prized for preventing digestive issues in horses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the form of pellets or cubes
Pelleted or cubed timothy hay falls under the separate 'pellets' subheading within 1214.90, not baled 'other hay'.
If chopped and mixed with silage additives for feed
Additives transform it into a prepared mixed feed under Chapter 23, rather than unmixed forage hay.
If dried and threshed like cereal straw
Timothy processed akin to cereal straw enters Chapter 7 as dried leguminous vegetables or mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct fumigation if shipping from regions with quarantine pests; declare treatment method on import paperwork
• Test for nitrate levels pre-shipment to ensure below 4,500 ppm, avoiding toxicity claims
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bales to prevent wooden packaging-related holds
Related Products under HTS 1214.90.00.25
Alfalfa Hay Pellets
Compressed pellets made from dried alfalfa hay, used primarily as high-protein forage for livestock such as horses and dairy cattle. This product falls under HTS 1214.90.0025 as alfalfa (lucerne) in pelleted form, classified as 'other hay' within forage products. It provides a convenient, nutrient-dense feed option that retains the forage qualities of baled hay.
Orchard Grass Hay
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.
Bermuda Grass Hay
Coastal Bermuda grass hay, small square baled for high-energy ruminant diets, common in southern U.S. production. HTS 1214.90.0025 covers it as 'other hay' in forage products, prized for drought tolerance and coastal plain growth. Provides digestible fiber for dairy operations.
Clover Hay
Dried red clover hay in large round bales, rich in protein for sheep and goat rations if not under specific subheadings. HTS 1214.90.0025 includes it as 'other hay' if not pure clover under 1214.90.0060. Often mixed slightly for better curing.
Ryegrass Hay
Annual ryegrass hay, small baled for winter grazing supplement, high in energy for beef cattle. Falls under HTS 1214.90.0025 as unspecified 'other hay' forage. Grown widely for quick hay production.
Fescue Hay
Tall fescue hay bales, endophyte-free for horse feed, durable cool-season grass. HTS 1214.90.0025 as 'other hay' in forage category. Versatile for haylage too.