Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets (HS 121410)
Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets (HS 121410) has 3,888 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets is SILVA INTERNATIONAL INC, with 288 shipments, followed by ADM ALLIANCE NUTRITION OF PR LLC and J F BRAUN & SONS INC. The leading supplier is UNITY FOOD CO LTD, with 483 shipments, followed by US COMMODITIES LLC and SIONG HONG ENTERPRISE CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and THAILAND, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has held steady over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/121410-alfalfa-lucerne-meal-and-pellets
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets (HS 121410), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is US COMMODITIES LLC → ADM ALLIANCE NUTRITION OF PR LLC with 205 shipments, followed by UNITY FOOD CO LTD → J F BRAUN & SONS INC (101) and SIONG HONG ENTERPRISE CO LTD → TORN & GLASSER INC (78).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SILVA INTERNATIONAL INC | 288 |
| ADM ALLIANCE NUTRITION OF PR LLC | 216 |
| J F BRAUN & SONS INC | 101 |
| FFI 2330 SWEET MEADOW | 87 |
| TORN & GLASSER INC | 78 |
| PAN AMERICAN GRAIN CO | 76 |
| MALHER INC | 66 |
| ZEN NOH NATIONAL FEDERATION OF | 64 |
| MELLACE FAMILY BRANDS CALIFORNIA I | 54 |
| ATLANTIX COMMODITES | 53 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNITY FOOD CO LTD | 483 |
| US COMMODITIES LLC | 274 |
| SIONG HONG ENTERPRISE CO LTD | 214 |
| HURON COMMODITIES INC | 212 |
| HARMS FOOD GMBH | 97 |
| YANCHENG DADI FOODS CO LTD | 95 |
| CAN PRO INGREDIENTS LTD | 87 |
| SOCIEDAD AGRICOLA Y FORESTAL CASINO | 77 |
| W SCHUMACHER & CO | 58 |
| MALHER S A | 52 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,163 |
| THAILAND | 658 |
| MEXICO | 386 |
| CANADA | 357 |
| CHILE | 118 |
| POLAND | 118 |
| GERMANY | 89 |
| BELGIUM | 82 |
| ITALY | 74 |
| BRAZIL | 72 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 913 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 690 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 532 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 311 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 310 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 262 |
| TACOMA, WA | 260 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 167 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 99 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 94 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 121410 — Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 1214
Other six-digit codes in HS 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, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets
Who imports Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets (HS 121410)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets include SILVA INTERNATIONAL INC, ADM ALLIANCE NUTRITION OF PR LLC, J F BRAUN & SONS INC, FFI 2330 SWEET MEADOW, and TORN & GLASSER INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets?
SILVA INTERNATIONAL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets (HS 121410), with 288 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets?
Leading suppliers shipping Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets (HS 121410) to the U.S. include UNITY FOOD CO LTD, US COMMODITIES LLC, SIONG HONG ENTERPRISE CO LTD, HURON COMMODITIES INC, and HARMS FOOD GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets are there?
ImportDoor has 3,888 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 121410, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets imported from?
Alfalfa (lucerne) meal and pellets is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, THAILAND, and MEXICO.
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