Rutabagas — HTS 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
Chapter 12 › Heading 1214
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1214 is a 4-digit product category for certain forage and animal-feed plant products. It groups together items such as rutabagas (swedes), mangolds, other fodder roots, hay, alfalfa (lucerne), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches, and similar forage products. The goods may be loose or pressed into pellets.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the product’s specific material or type and then read the applicable subheadings and statistical suffixes. Classification can depend on whether the item is a particular named forage, another type of fodder root, or a similar product, as well as its form and any relevant processing. Confirm the result against the current HTSUS text and, when the facts are unclear, seek a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Identify the product’s main plant material, such as hay, alfalfa, clover, a fodder root, or another forage product.
- Check whether the goods are whole, chopped, dried, mixed, or formed into pellets, and compare those facts with the subheading descriptions.
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy, including the 6-digit subheading and 8-digit statistical suffix; do not stop at heading 1214.
- Review the product composition, processing, packaging, and intended use, because similar-looking feed products may classify differently.
- Verify the current HTSUS wording and consult a customs professional or request a binding ruling if the product is blended, treated, or not clearly described.
HTS heading 1214 summary
Rutabagas is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1214.10.00 👉 | Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets | 1.4% | Free | 20% |
| 1214.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | $5.51/t |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.