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 1214.90.00 as alfalfa, a forage product in pelleted form. This subheading covers similar forage products whether or not pelletized.
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 and pellet integrity to avoid classification as residues under Chapter 23
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming forage use, not for human consumption
• Ensure packaging labels specify animal feed to prevent misclassification as Chapter 12 seeds