Dried Golden Bantam Sweet Corn Seeds for Sowing from China
Dried seeds of the Golden Bantam variety of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata), specifically selected and packaged for planting purposes. These fall under HTS 0712.90.85.50 as dried sweet corn seeds of a kind used for sowing, being whole and not further prepared beyond drying for preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability for sowing and freedom from pests/quarantine issues
• Label packages clearly as 'for sowing' to avoid reclassification as food-grade corn under other subheadings
• Verify compliance with USDA APHIS import regulations for corn seeds to prevent common border delays