Bachelor's Button Flower Seeds
Bachelor's button flower seeds (Centaurea cyanus) are sowing seeds for herbaceous plants with blue cornflower heads, often included in wildflower mixes. They are classified under tariff item 1209.30.20 because they are seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers, and are supplied in bulk or packages of 25 g or more.
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 seeds are sold in small retail packets of less than 25 g
This alternative applies to flower seeds in smaller packages, which have a different tariff classification and duty rate.
If the seeds are part of a blend with non-flower herbaceous plant seeds
Mixed seed products not specifically classified as flower seeds may fall under this residual heading for other sowing seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the seeds are not mixed with prohibited weed seeds, as CBSA may require a phytosanitary certificate
• Keep invoices showing the botanical name and seed purity to speed up clearance
• If the seeds are for wildflower mixes, confirm the mix composition meets Canadian seed regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 1209.30.20
Aster Flower Seeds
Aster flower seeds (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) are sowing seeds for perennial herbaceous plants that produce star-shaped purple daisy flowers, commonly used in fall gardens. They fall under tariff item 1209.30.20 because they are seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers, and are packaged in bulk or in packages weighing 25 g or more.
Calendula Flower Seeds
Calendula flower seeds (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold, are sowing seeds for herbaceous plants with double orange flowers, used for ornamental purposes and companion planting. They fall under tariff item 1209.30.20 as seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers, in bulk or packages of 25 g or more.
Dahlia Flower Seeds
Dahlia flower seeds (Dahlia variabilis) are sowing seeds for bushy herbaceous plants with showy pompon flowers. They are classified under tariff item 1209.30.20 because they are seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers, and are imported in bulk or packages of 25 g or more.
Larkspur Flower Seeds
Larkspur flower seeds (Delphinium ajacis) are sowing seeds for tall spikes of spurred flowers, commonly grown in gardens. They fall under tariff item 1209.30.20 as seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers, in bulk or packages of 25 g or more.
Scabiosa Flower Seeds
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Stock Flower Seeds
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