Alsike Clover Seeds for Silage Production from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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