Rutabaga Forage Pellets
Pelletized rutabaga (swede) plants used as root forage for livestock. Qualifies under HTS 1214.90.0090 as rutabagas listed in the tariff hierarchy for forage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or frozen rutabaga roots for human consumption
Human-food roots move to Chapter 7 fresh vegetable headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Phytosanitary inspection for brassica pests; label as 'forage only'; batch testing for nitrates
Related Products under HTS 1214.90.00.90
Alfalfa Pellets
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.
Clover Hay Bales
Dried clover grass harvested and baled for use as ruminant forage, providing fiber and nutrients for dairy cows and sheep. Falls under HTS 1214.90.0090 as 'clover' listed explicitly in the heading for forage products not otherwise specified.
Vetch Forage Pellets
Pelletized vetch plants harvested for forage, offering protein-rich feed for poultry and livestock. HTS 1214.90.0090 covers vetches explicitly as similar forage products in pelletized form.
Forage Kale Baleage
Fermented baleage from forage kale (Brassica oleracea), a high-yield leafy forage for cattle silage. Classified in HTS 1214.90.0090 as 'forage kale' listed in the tariff description for similar products.
Lupine Forage Meal
Ground lupine plants (not seeds) used as forage meal for sheep and pigs, valued for alkaloids and protein. HTS 1214.90.0090 includes lupines as named forage products in meal form.
Sainfoin Hay Pellets
Pellets from dried sainfoin legume hay, a bloat-preventing forage for grazing animals. Covered by HTS 1214.90.0090 as 'sainfoin' specifically mentioned in the heading.