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U.S. exports of forage products nesoi (hay, clover, vetches & similar) (HS 121490) totaled $87.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Forage Products NESOI (Hay, Clover, Vetches & Similar) paid $15K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $144K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBeyond alfalfa meal, the broader forage category encompasses alfalfa hay (1214900010), general hay (1214900015 and 1214900025), timothy hay (1214900018) — a premium equine feed — clover (1214900030), and a range of other roughage crops including rutabagas, lupines, and vetches (1214900040 and 1214900090). Timothy hay in particular commands a distinct tariff line because of its specialized demand in the Japanese and South Korean equine and rabbit-feed markets, making export orientation as relevant as import classification for US producers. Canada and Mexico lead US import supply, with the Netherlands and United Kingdom also present as sources of specialty or certified forage varieties. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply at entry.
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1.4K shipments/mo
Timothy hay (1214900018) is separately enumerated because it commands a distinct commercial market — primarily premium equine and small-animal feed — and is subject to specific trade flows and pricing that differ from general hay. The dedicated line allows CBP and trade analysts to track it separately from commodity hay, and importers must ensure their documentation correctly identifies the grass species to avoid misclassification.
USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate for most hay and forage imports, and may impose additional conditions — including treatment requirements or outright restrictions — based on the pest and disease status of the country of origin. Certain origins face heightened scrutiny for weed seeds and soil contamination. Importers should check APHIS's current import requirements by origin country well in advance of shipment.
HSChapter 12
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1214
Subheading 121490 · $7.2M of $9.9M
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$7.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$87.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1214900018 | Timothy Hay,Whether or not in the Form of Pellets | $3.2M | 0.04% | 0.11% | $1K |
| 1214900010 | Alfalfa Hay, NESOI, Whether or not Double Compresd | $2.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1214900025 | Hay, NESOI, Whether or not in the Form of Pellets | $1.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1214900090 | Rutabagas Lupines Vetches & Simlr Forage Prd NESOI | $420K | 0.66% | 6.64% | $3K |
| 1214900030 | Clover, Whether or not in the Form of Pellets | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1214900010 | Alfalfa Hay, NESOI, Whether or not Double Compresd | $40.0M |
| 1214900015 | Hay, NESOI, Whether or not in the Form of Pellets | $23.9M |
| 1214900040 | Rutabagas Lupines Vetches & Simlr Forage Prd NESOI | $18.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Japan and China together take 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.21%.