1214.90.00
Other
This code covers various forage products like hay, alfalfa, and clover, as well as root and fodder crops. Use this code when importing these agricultural products, as the duty is generally free for standard trade partners, falling within Chapter 12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1214.90.00
This section of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers various forage products like hay, alfalfa, clover, and roots intended for animal feed. Code 1214.90.00 specifically captures “other” forage products not elsewhere specified within this chapter, encompassing items whether or not formed into pellets. Several subdivisions exist to further classify the type of hay or forage, such as alfalfa, timothy, clover, or other types, and should be selected based on the specific product being classified; use the appropriate statistical suffix to indicate the precise forage type when available. Remember to report quantities in metric tons.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 1214.90.00 and all its subdivisions (1214.90.00.10, 1214.90.00.18, 1214.90.00.25, 1214.90.00.30, and 1214.90.00.90) is free, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). A special rate is not specified, but goods may qualify for preferential rates under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. Reporting units for all these codes are in metric tons (t). This means that imports under this HTS code from eligible countries participating in FTAs may be subject to reduced or zero duty rates, contingent on meeting the requirements of the respective agreement.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): $5.51/t
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Code subdivisions
1214.90.00.10
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: > Other > Hay: > Alfalfa, whether or not double compressed
1214.90.00.18
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: > Other > Hay: > Timothy
1214.90.00.25
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: > Other > Hay: > Other
1214.90.00.30
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: > Other > Clover
1214.90.00.90
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: > Other > Other
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