Customs tariff code 1214.10: Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1214.10 covers Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
1214.10 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 12. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1214.10
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 12OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER
- 1214Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets
- 1214.10Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
From HS code to customs tariff code 1214.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Iceland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Mexico | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Produsul reprezintă o pulbere de culoare verde obţinută, conform declaraţiei producătorului, din planta de lucernă - iarbă de lucernă, fără alte adaosuri. Planta este recoltată când ajunge la 25-30 de centimetri, este tăiată verde şi îngheţată prin pulverizare, transformată apoi în pulbere prin procedee mecanice. Produsul este comercializat pentru consum uman, în scopuri medicinale, având rol de creştere a imunităţii. Nu se utilizează ca ceai. Mod de administrare: 3-5 g pulbere se dizolvă într-un pahar de apă plată sau suc de morcovi la temperatura camerei. Se recomandă consumarea de 3 ori pe zi cu 30 minute înainte de mesele principale, timp de 2-3 luni. Compoziţie: lucernă verde 100%. Produsul se prezintă ambalat pentru vânzarea cu amănuntul într-un recipient de plastic cu capac înfiletat, având capacitatea de 150 g, inscripţionat cu instrucţiuni privind compoziţia şi dozajul recomandat.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: 1) Steckrüben (Brassica napobrassica), Futterrüben, Futtermöhren (weiß oder blassgelb) und andere Wurzeln zu Futterzwecken. Diese Wurzeln bleiben auch dann in dieser Position, wenn einige von ihnen zur menschlichen Ernährung geeignet sind. 2) Heu, Luzerne, Klee, Esparsette, Futterkohl, Lupinen, Wicken und ähnliches Futter, frisch oder getrocknet, auch gehäckselt oder sonst zerkleinert oder gepresst. Diese Erzeugnisse gehören auch dann hierher, wenn sie zur Verhinderung des Verderbs gesalzen oder in Silos auf andere Weise behandelt worden sind. Der Begriff „ähnliches Futter“ umfasst nur Pflanzen, die eigens zu Futterzwecken angebaut werden. Nicht hierher gehören jedoch pflanzliche Abfälle, die für den gleichen Zweck verwendet werden können (Position 2308). …
1. Zu Position 1207 gehören insbesondere Palmnüsse und Palmkerne, Baumwollsamen, Rizinussamen, Sesamsamen, Senfsamen, Saflorsamen, Mohnsamen und Sheanüsse (Karitenüsse). Zu dieser Position gehören jedoch nicht Waren der Position 0801 oder 0802 und Oliven (Kapitel 7 oder Kapitel 20) (RV E1201000). 2. Zu Position 1208 gehören sowohl nichtentfettete als auch teilweise entfettete Mehle sowie Mehle, die entfettet, sodann vollständig oder teilweise mit ihren ursprünglichen Ölen aufgefettet worden sind. Ausgenommen sind jedoch Rückstände der Positionen 2304 bis 2306 (RV E1202000). 3. Samen von Rüben, Samen für Wiesen, Samen von Zierblumen, Samen von Gemüse, Samen von Waldbäumen, Samen von Obstbäumen, Samen von Wicken (ausgenommen solche der Art Vicia faba) oder Samen von Lupinen gelten als Samen zur Aussaat im Sinne der Position 1209 (RV E1203100). …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1214.10 cover?
Code 1214.10 covers Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1214.10?
The third-country duty rate for 1214.10 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 1214.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 121410. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1214.10 have?
1214.10 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1214.10 sit in the tariff?
1214.10 sits in this hierarchy: 12 OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER > 1214 Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1214.10?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 1214.10, for example RO2014/001666. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 1214.10 change?
1214.10 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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