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GMO Alfalfa Seeds from China

Genetically modified Roundup Ready alfalfa seeds for herbicide-tolerant forage cropping. Classified under HTS 1209.21.00 as alfalfa sowing seeds; GMO status affects regulation but not tariff heading.

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

Secure APHIS import permit for biotech events; declare GMO status prominently; conduct trait confirmation testing pre-shipment

GMO Alfalfa Seeds from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1209.21.00