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Hybrid Field Corn Seed from China

Genetically hybrid field corn seed designed for high-yield grain production, treated for planting. Falls squarely under HTS 1005.10.00 as corn seed.

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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Secure an APHIS permit in advance for all maize seed imports

Document GMO status if applicable to meet biotech regulations

Bundle with invoices showing 'for sowing' to prevent duty escalation