Crimson Clover Seeds (Dixie Variety) from Germany
Dixie crimson clover seeds (Trifolium incarnatum) are a popular forage crop variety used for sowing in pastures and cover crops to improve soil nitrogen levels. Classified under HTS 1209.22.4030 as crimson clover seeds of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding products of other headings. These seeds are untreated and packaged for agricultural planting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain seed purity and germination test certificates from accredited labs to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements
• Declare as 'seeds for sowing' to avoid reclassification under heading 1209 exclusions
• Watch for common pitfalls like contamination with other clover species leading to inspection delays