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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%+25.0%33.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%—8.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%—8.3%
🇩🇪Germany8.3%—8.3%
🇯🇵Japan8.3%—8.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.25.00Lower: 25% vs 33.3%

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: 33.3%

If mixture includes other dried vegetable seeds

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

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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