1214.10.00.15 - Other

This HTS category, 1214.10.00.15, specifically encompasses "Other" forms of dehydrated alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets. This designation is applied to dehydrated alfalfa meal and pellets that do not fall under the "Cubes" classification (1214.10.00.10). The primary distinction lies in the physical form; while cubes are characterized by a uniform, compressed, block-like shape, this "Other" category covers dehydrated alfalfa meal and pellets that are not formed into cubes.

The products within this classification are derived from alfalfa (lucerne) and have undergone a dehydration process to remove moisture, enhancing preservation and facilitating storage and transport. The "meal" designation typically refers to finely ground dehydrated alfalfa, while "pellets" are formed by compressing this meal into small, cylindrical shapes, but distinct from the larger, more defined "cubes." This category is thus a residual classification for dehydrated alfalfa processed into forms other than cubes.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions within this code would therefore focus on confirming that the product is indeed dehydrated alfalfa meal or pellets and that it does not meet the criteria for classification as cubes. The general purpose of these products is as fodder or feed for livestock, consistent with the overarching scope of Chapter 12, which covers forage products.