Certified Seed Russet Burbank Potatoes from China
These are fresh Russet Burbank potatoes certified for use as seed, packaged in immediate containers of 20 kg net weight to ensure viability during transport. They fall under HTS 0701.10.0020 as seed potatoes, fresh or chilled, specifically in containers not over 45 kg, distinguishing them from table stock potatoes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed quality and freedom from pests like potato cyst nematode
• Verify container net weight does not exceed 45 kg to avoid reclassification to other statistical suffixes
• Check importing country restrictions on seed varieties to prevent quarantine issues