Sainfoin Hay from Japan
Dried sainfoin legume hay used for sheep and goat forage due to its bloat-preventing properties. HTS 1214.90.00 covers sainfoin explicitly as a similar forage product, whether baled or loose.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm non-GMO status if targeting organic markets
• Include origin soil test reports to verify free of heavy metals
• Label clearly as 'for animal consumption only' to avoid food import scrutiny