Soft Red Winter Wheat Seed from China
Seed of soft red winter wheat varieties such as Pioneer 26R10, bred for high yield in temperate climates and used by farmers for planting. HTS 1001.91.00.00 covers this as 'other wheat seed,' emphasizing its role in propagation over food use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10.3%
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure compliance with Federal Seed Act labeling for interstate movement post-import, including purity and germination percentages
• Use ISPM 15 compliant wooden pallets for seed bags to prevent wood-boring pests during ocean freight
• Document end-use as planting via affidavits to distinguish from bulk wheat shipments under food tariffs