Timothy Grass Hay from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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