Alfalfa Pellets from China
Compressed pellets made from dehydrated alfalfa (lucerne) used primarily as high-protein livestock feed for horses and cattle. Classified under HTS 1214.90.0090 as alfalfa in pellet form, a forage product intended for animal consumption. Meets chapter criteria for similar forage products in pelleted form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 15% to avoid classification as fresh forage; provide certificates of analysis confirming protein levels for feed claims; ensure pellet integrity during shipping to prevent breakage and reclassification as meal