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GM Bt Corn Seed from China

Genetically modified Bt corn seed resistant to corn borer pests, for agricultural planting. HTS 1005.10.00 maize seed with biotech declaration.

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

• Submit USDA biotech permit with transformation event details

• Include field trial data on Bt efficacy

• Segregate from non-GM to prevent co-mingling violations