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Sugar Beet Seeds - KWS Cristal

Cristal variety sugar beet seeds from KWS, featuring bolting resistance and high extractable sugar content for efficient field sowing. HTS 1209.10.00.00 applies as sugar beet seeds for sowing, distinct from Chapter 7 vegetables or Chapter 10 cereals per notes. Used in temperate climate sugar beet farming.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.25.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with coriander seeds for sowing

Sowing sets including coriander shift to 1209.25; pure sugar beet remains 1209.10.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If processed into beet pulp residues post-extraction

Extraction residues fall under Chapter 23 bran/meals, excluding raw sowing seeds of 1209.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as dried leguminous vegetable seeds

Chapter 7 covers dried beans/peas; sowing intent keeps sugar beets in 1209 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct pre-shipment germination tests (min 85%) and include lab reports to comply with USDA seed import regs

Avoid common error of importing in consumer packaging; use commercial bulk for correct Chapter 12 duty treatment

Declare varietal resistance traits in entry docs to support agricultural use and prevent medicinal/herbal misclass under 1211