Inoculated White Clover Seeds from China
Pre-inoculated white clover seeds coated with Rhizobium bacteria for enhanced nitrogen fixation upon sowing. Still classified under HTS 1209.22.20.00 as white clover forage seeds. Ideal for organic farming and pasture establishment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• List inoculant as non-hazardous biological agent; no special biotech permits usually needed
• Maintain cold chain if required for live bacteria viability during transit
• Separate from chemical-treated seeds to avoid pesticide residue classification issues