Crimson Clover Green Manure Seeds from China
Crimson clover seeds specifically marketed for incorporation as green manure to naturally fertilize vegetable crop rotations. HTS 1209.22.4030 applies to these forage seeds used for sowing per chapter definition. High nitrogen contribution when tilled under at flowering stage.
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
• Time imports for fall planting season in target markets
• Provide soil type recommendations matching seed specs
• Pitfall: misdeclaring quantity when sold by volume vs weight