Certified Alsike Clover Inoculated Seeds from China
Alsike clover seeds pre-inoculated with Rhizobium bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown in fields for hay production or soil improvement. Classified under HTS 1209.22.4020 due to their specific Alsike clover designation and purpose for agricultural sowing. Packaged in 50 lb bags with germination guarantees.
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
• Include inoculation certificates and batch testing results; biological treatments may trigger additional APHIS scrutiny
• Label packages with net weight, purity percentage, and crop year to meet 7 CFR Part 201 seed import rules
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient moisture-proof packaging which can degrade germination during ocean freight