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1209.21.00/Inoculated Alfalfa Seeds/Germany

Inoculated Alfalfa Seeds from Germany

Alfalfa seeds pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown. Still classified as alfalfa (lucerne) seeds under HTS 1209.21.00 since inoculation is a common treatment for forage sowing seeds and does not alter the principal heading per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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Import Tips

• Declare inoculant type and viability on commercial invoice; comply with APHIS permits for microbial treatments; test for live bacteria count to prevent quarantine holds

Inoculated Alfalfa Seeds from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1209.21.00