Inoculated Alfalfa Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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