Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
HS v2022 Code: 121410
About lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
HS code 121410 covers the classification of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets. Lucerne, also known as alfalfa, is a widely cultivated forage crop that is highly valued for its nutritional content and versatility. As a key ingredient in animal feed, the production and trade of lucerne meal and pellets plays a significant role in the global agricultural and livestock industries.
Production process
Lucerne meal and pellets are produced through a multi-step process. First, the lucerne crop is harvested, dried, and then milled or ground into a fine powder. This lucerne meal is then compressed and extruded into pellet form, which helps to improve storage, handling, and feeding characteristics. The pelletizing process also helps to preserve the nutritional value and palatability of the lucerne for livestock consumption.
Production inputs
The primary inputs required for the production of lucerne meal and pellets include the lucerne crop itself, as well as energy sources (such as electricity or fuel) for the drying, milling, and pelletizing processes. Specialized machinery, such as mills, pellet presses, and drying equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing of these products.
Production outputs
The main output of HS code 121410 is lucerne meal and pellets, which are primarily used as a high-protein, high-fiber component in animal feed for livestock such as cattle, sheep, and horses. The output from this industry may also be consumed by manufacturers of 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Revisions to 121410
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 121410. The most recent 1 version of this code (121410) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 121410.
Older versions
Family tree for lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/12'>12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1214'>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</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121410'>121410: Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121490'>121490: Forage products including swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, sainfoin, clover, forage kale, lupines, vetches etc., pelletised or otherwise</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight