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Whole Soybean Seeds from China

Undeveloped soybeans harvested directly from the plant, used primarily for planting new crops. These intact seeds fall under HTS 1201.10.00.00 as soybean seeds, whether or not broken, intended for sowing purposes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Verify seed viability and purity certificates to meet phytosanitary requirements for agricultural imports

Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country to prevent quarantine issues at customs

Avoid misclassification as processed soybeans by ensuring no oil extraction or cracking has occurred