HS Code 121490
Forage Roots, Hay and Fodder
HS code 121490 covers vegetable products used for animal forage, including hay, clover, lupines, vetches, and fodder roots, in either bulk or pelletised form.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 121490 — Forage Roots, Hay and Fodder
This code covers a wide variety of bulk animal feed products including hay, clover, and forage kale. It also includes edible roots like swedes and mangolds used specifically for livestock nutrition.
What's included
- Timothy hay bales
- Clover fodder
- Swedes and mangolds for cattle
- Vetches and lupines
- Forage kale
What's excluded
- Cereal straw → use
121300(Cereal by-products have their own specific heading.)
Common examples
- Compressed Timothy hay for rabbits
- Baled clover for sheep feed
- Forage kale for winter grazing
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover pet food?
It covers the raw forage material (like hay) which can be sold for pets, but balanced, retail-packed pet food is classified in Chapter 23.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Often subject to strict quarantine inspections to prevent the transfer of foot-and-mouth disease or invasive seeds.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, Australia, Canada
- Top importers: Japan, China, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Broad category for unprocessed livestock feed and forage crops requiring biosecurity compliance.
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