Winter Rye Seed for Cover Crops from China
Winter rye seed varieties designed for cover cropping to prevent soil erosion and improve soil health. Falls under HTS 1002.10.00 as seed of rye for agricultural sowing purposes.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include germination test results from accredited labs to verify seed quality standards
• Declare end-use as cover crop planting to prevent reclassification as commodity grain
• Check country-specific rye seed import permits for noxious weed seed limits