Sugar Beet Seeds - KWS Cristal from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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