Multi-Crop Alfalfa Blend Seeds
Multi-Crop Alfalfa Blend Seeds are a mixture predominantly composed of alfalfa seeds (80%) with trace amounts of timothy grass seeds, intended for pasture sowing. Under Canadian tariff classification, this product falls under tariff item 1209.21.00 as lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, provided the alfalfa content exceeds 50% and the mixture is not classified elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the alfalfa content is 50% or less and the mixture is not predominantly a single forage seed
Mixtures of forage seeds that do not consist mainly of alfalfa fall under other forage seeds.
If the blend is intended for vegetable sowing rather than pasture
Vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the alfalfa content exceeds 50% by weight to qualify for tariff item 1209.21.00; otherwise, the mixture may be classified under a different heading
• Declare the exact composition and intended use (sowing) to the CBSA to avoid reclassification
• Verify that the seeds meet Canadian phytosanitary import requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 1209.21.00
Alfalfa Sowing Seeds
High-germination alfalfa seeds specifically cultivated and packaged for sowing in forage crop production. These seeds are of the species Medicago sativa (lucerne) and are classifiable under tariff item 1209.21.00 as seeds of forage plants used for sowing.
America Alfalfa Seed
America Alfalfa Seed is a multi-crown lucerne variety optimized for high tonnage yields in irrigated fields, strictly for sowing to grow lucerne hay crops. It is classified under tariff item 1209.21.00 as lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, being a non-certified seed for sowing.
Bullet Alfalfa Seed
Bullet Alfalfa Seed is a dormant, cold-tolerant lucerne variety designed for sowing in northern climates to produce resilient forage for dairy cattle. It is classified under tariff item 1209.21.00 as lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, being a seed for sowing.
Certified Alfagraze Alfalfa Seed
Certified Alfagraze alfalfa seeds are a grazing-tolerant variety for rotational pasture systems. These certified lucerne seeds for forage sowing fall under tariff item 1209.21.00 as seeds of forage plants.
Certified AmeriStand 402Z Alfalfa Seed
Certified AmeriStand 402Z alfalfa seeds feature Zadaria root rot resistance for wetter soils, enhancing forage reliability. These certified lucerne seeds for sowing are covered by tariff item 1209.21.00.
Certified Baron Alfalfa Seed
Certified Baron alfalfa seeds are a high-quality variety of lucerne seeds specifically bred for superior forage yield and disease resistance, used primarily for sowing in pastures and hay fields. They fall under tariff item 1209.21.00 as certified forage seeds.