HTSUS, United States

1214.90.00.10

Alfalfa, whether or not double compressed

Classification path

  1. Rutabagas (swedes), mangolds, fodder roots, hay, alfalfa (lucerne), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets
  2. Other
  3. Hay
  4. Alfalfa, whether or not double compressed

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
$5.51/t
Unit of quantity
t

Related lines in heading 1214

About heading 1214

Rutabagas (swedes), mangolds, fodder roots, hay, alfalfa (lucerne), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets

Heading 1214 covers forage products: rutabagas (swedes), mangolds, fodder roots, hay, alfalfa (lucerne), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, including those pressed into pellets. It splits into two parts: 1214.10 for alfalfa meal and pellets, and 1214.90 for everything else in the heading, mainly hay and clover.

Full guide to heading 1214

Products in this heading

  • Dehydrated alfalfa cubes
  • Alfalfa pellets for animal feed
  • Sun-cured alfalfa meal
  • Timothy hay, compressed or loose
  • Alfalfa hay, double compressed or not
  • Clover hay
  • Lupines used as fodder
  • Forage kale and fodder roots

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for dehydrated alfalfa cubes?

Dehydrated alfalfa in cube form is classified under 1214.10.00.10, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 1.4%. Dehydrated alfalfa in other forms falls under 1214.10.00.15 at the same 1.4% general (MFN) rate.

What is the duty on timothy hay?

Timothy hay is classified under 1214.90.00.18 and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free. Other hay that is not alfalfa or timothy falls under 1214.90.00.25, also Free.

How do I classify clover hay?

Clover is classified under 1214.90.00.30, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free. Alfalfa hay is classified separately, under 1214.90.00.10, also Free.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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