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Omega-Rich Flax Sowing Seeds from China

High-omega flaxseed cultivar selected for nutritional profile in crops, sold in small packets for farmer sowing. HTS 1204.00.00.10 applies as it's expressly for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding food/spice uses. Ideal for organic flax farming.

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

Declare any seed treatments (e.g

fungicide coatings) on import paperwork to meet EPA/FDA thresholds

Use tamper-evident packaging to prove sowing intent and prevent diversion to food markets

Check bilateral agreements for quota-free entry on sowing seeds

Omega-Rich Flax Sowing Seeds from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1204.00.00.10