Common Red Clover Inoculated Seeds (Trifolium pratense common)
Common red clover seeds (Trifolium pratense) pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown. The inoculation does not alter classification; they remain clover seeds of a kind used for sowing under tariff item 1209.22.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the seeds are of a forage plant other than clover
Other forage plant seeds, such as alfalfa or fescue, fall under this subheading.
If the seeds are vegetable seeds
Vegetable seeds for sowing are classified separately from forage seeds.
If the seeds are not clover and not otherwise specified
Residual classification for other sowing seeds not covered elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the inoculant is approved for import by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and does not contain prohibited organisms
• Keep records of the inoculation process in case CBSA requests proof
• Ensure the seeds are declared as clover seeds for sowing to apply the correct tariff treatment
Related Products under Tariff item 1209.22.00
AberWhite II White Clover Seeds
AberWhite II is a proprietary white clover variety (Trifolium repens) bred for persistence and bloat resistance in dairy pastures. It is imported as seeds for sowing and falls under tariff item 1209.22.00, which covers clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds for forage purposes.
Alsike Clover Seeds for Pasture Establishment
Alsike clover seeds (Trifolium hybridum) are selected for sowing in pastures and meadows to provide nutritious forage for livestock. They are imported for sowing and fall under tariff item 1209.22.00 as clover seeds.
Alsike Clover Seeds for Silage Production
Alsike clover seeds designed for sowing fields intended for silage harvesting are valued for high protein content in dairy cattle feed. They are imported for sowing and are classified under tariff item 1209.22.00 as clover seeds.
Bulk Alsike Clover Field Trial Seeds
Bulk quantities of Alsike clover seeds for agricultural research field trials evaluating yield, disease resistance, and adaptability. They are imported for sowing and fall under tariff item 1209.22.00 as clover seeds.
Bulk Crimson Clover Inoculant-Coated Seeds
Bulk crimson clover seeds coated solely with legume inoculant for commercial farm planting. The inoculant coating does not affect classification, and the seeds fall under tariff item 1209.22.00 as clover seeds for sowing.
Certified Alsike Clover Inoculated Seeds
Alsike clover seeds pre-inoculated with Rhizobium bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown in fields for hay production or soil improvement. They are imported for sowing and are classified under tariff item 1209.22.00.