Clover Silage Bale from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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