Clover Silage Bale from China
Fermented clover silage baled for preservation as high-moisture livestock feed, primarily for dairy cattle. HTS 1214.90.0030 covers this as a forage product in bale form, valued for its nutritional profile in ruminant diets. It remains classified here even if ensiled, distinct from fully processed feeds.
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
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming silage pH and fermentation to meet animal product import rules
• Label clearly as 'clover silage' not hay to prevent duty disputes with baled grass products
• Test for mycotoxins common in clover silage; non-compliant lots face rejection at ports