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Purple Cape Cauliflower Seeds

Purple Cape heirloom cauliflower seeds yield vibrant purple heads rich in antioxidants, popular for specialty markets. These seeds are intended for sowing and fall under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants, specifically cauliflower seeds, and are not classified as harvested vegetables under Chapter 7.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.90Higher: 5.5% vs Free

If the seeds are sold in small retail packages not meeting the weight or value criteria

The residual classification for other forage plant seeds applies when specific conditions are not met.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the seeds are free of soil and plant debris to meet CBSA biosecurity standards

• Declare the seeds as 'for sowing' on customs documentation

• Verify whether the shipment qualifies for duty-free treatment under trade agreements

Related Products under Tariff item 1209.91.10

Amazing Cauliflower Seeds

Amazing hybrid cauliflower seeds are specifically bred for sowing to produce large, firm cauliflower heads with excellent flavor, making them ideal for commercial farming operations. These seeds fall under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants, specifically cauliflower seeds of a kind used for sowing, and are not edible produce.

Beck's Purple Cauliflower Seeds

Beck's Purple F1 hybrid cauliflower seeds are professional-grade seeds designed for sowing to produce deep purple, heat-tolerant cauliflower heads for extended harvests. These seeds are classified under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants of a kind used for sowing, distinct from harvested vegetables.

Cipollini Onion Seeds

Cipollini onion seeds are flat Italian onion seeds used for sowing to produce small, sweet bulbs. These seeds fall under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants, specifically onion seeds of a kind used for sowing, and are not for direct consumption.

Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1

F1 hybrid seeds producing Vidalia-type sweet onions, patented for disease resistance, are intended for sowing. These seeds are classified under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants of a kind used for sowing, protected under plant variety rights, and not for consumption.

Multiplier Onion Seeds 'Perennial'

Perennial multiplier onion seeds for top-setting varieties that produce bulbils are used for sowing. These seeds fall under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants, specifically onion seeds of a kind used for sowing, enabling continuous harvests without reseeding.

Organic Walla Walla Onion Seeds

Certified organic seeds of the sweet Walla Walla onion, a heirloom variety known for mild flavor without chemical treatments, are used for sowing. These seeds are classified under tariff item 1209.91.10 as seeds of forage plants of a kind used for sowing, adhering to Chapter 12 definitions.