Trapper Alfalfa Seed from China
Trapper alfalfa seed is a fine-stemmed variety for superior hay quality, used for sowing in alfalfa monocultures for beef cattle feed. HTS 1209.21.0040 covers this as other alfalfa seeds for forage planting purposes. Its non-dormant trait suits multiple cuttings per season.
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
• File PPQ Form 525 for small lots (<12 lots/year) to streamline entry for research varieties
• Ensure invoice specifies 'for sowing only' to affirm Chapter 12 heading 1209 applicability
• Test for GMO status if applicable, as unapproved traits trigger biotechnology regulations