Inoculated Soybean Seeds from Japan
Soybean seeds pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation for planting. Still classified as seeds under HTS 1201.10.00.00 since inoculation doesn't alter seed form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare biological inoculants on commercial invoice to comply with USDA biotech regs
• Obtain APHIS permits for any genetically modified or microbially treated seeds
• Monitor expiration dates as live bacteria viability affects import timing