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Certified Baron Alfalfa Seed from China

Certified Baron alfalfa seeds are a high-quality variety of lucerne seeds specifically bred for superior forage yield and disease resistance, used primarily for sowing in pastures and hay fields. They fall under HTS 1209.21.00.20 as certified seeds of alfalfa, a forage plant, meeting official certification standards for purity and germination rates. This classification applies to seeds intended for agricultural sowing, not for oil extraction or other uses.

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 certification documents from origin (e.g

AOSCA or state seed agency) as HTS 1209.21.00.20 requires proof of official certification for purity and germination

Include phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import regulations for preventing seed-borne pests and diseases

Label packages clearly with seed variety, lot number, and 'Certified Seed for Sowing' to avoid reclassification as uncleaned seeds under 1209.29