Mixed Red-White Clover Chopped Forage from China
Chopped mixture of red and white clover for total mixed rations in beef cattle operations. Falls under HTS 1214.90.0030 as it predominantly features clover as the forage base. Chopping aids digestion but keeps it classified as unprocessed forage product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 compositional analysis showing clover >70% to justify specific clover subheading
• Avoid bale wrapping that mimics plastic-wrapped hay under different tariff treatments
• Declare exact harvest date to assess viability for pest quarantine periods