Dried Ambrosia Sweet Corn Seeds for Sowing

Dried Ambrosia F1 hybrid sweet corn seeds, processed to retain viability for planting and producing high-sugar ears. These are dried whole seeds under HTS 0712.90.85.50, designated exclusively for sowing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.3%+35.0%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇩🇪Germany8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇯🇵Japan8.3%+10.0%18.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.25.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If classified as seeds of maize for sowing in forage contexts

Maize seeds for agricultural sowing can shift to Chapter 12 under specific maize seed subheadings.

0712.90Same rate: 43.3%

If mixture includes other dried vegetable seeds

Seed mixtures of vegetables classify under the broader 'mixtures of vegetables' provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare seed treatment history (e.g

no chemical preservatives) to confirm 'not further prepared' status

Use tamper-evident sowing-specific packaging to differentiate from edible dried corn imports

Monitor updates to statistical notes for organic certification if claiming preferential duties