Crimson Clover Inoculated Seeds from China
Crimson clover seeds pre-inoculated with Rhizobium bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown as a cover crop in rotation with grains. Falls under HTS 1209.22.4030 as other crimson clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds specifically for sowing use. Inoculation does not alter primary seed classification per HTS provisions.
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 treatment details and bacterial strain certification in documentation
• Ensure vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain viability during transit
• Avoid declaring as 'treated seeds' which could trigger pesticide residue testing