Alsike Clover Seeds for Silage Production

Premium Alsike clover seeds designed for sowing fields intended for silage harvesting, valued for high protein content in dairy cattle feed. Falls squarely under HTS 1209.22.4020 as 'Other' Alsike clover seeds for forage plant sowing. High germination rate varieties for uniform stands.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.22.40Same rate: 17.5%

If variety-specific subclassification exists for certain Alsike strains

More precise Alsike sub-varieties may have dedicated 10-digit HTS codes within the hierarchy.

2309.90.24Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If imported as prepared animal feed pellets containing Alsike

Mixed feed preparations with seeds are classified in Chapter 23, not pure sowing seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seed lots against OECD seed certification schemes for international recognition by USDA

Use ventilated containers to prevent mold; forage seeds are sensitive to humidity during transit

Document end-use as agricultural sowing to avoid misclassification as merchandise under other chapters

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