Red Long Day Onion Seeds from China
Seeds of red-skinned, long-day onion varieties such as 'Redwing', which require extended daylight hours for bulb formation in northern latitudes. These seeds are imported for sowing to produce onion crops, and are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing. The long-day characteristic does not affect the tariff classification.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm that the seeds meet Canadian seed certification standards if they are to be sold for sowing; CFIA may require a seed analysis certificate
• Declare the seeds under 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds for sowing, and ensure the variety name is clearly stated on the commercial invoice
• Check if the seeds require a permit under the Plant Protection Act if they originate from a region with quarantine pests