Certified Double Cut Red Clover Inoculated Seeds from China
These double cut red clover seeds are pre-inoculated with Rhizobium bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation in soil, harvested after double cutting for optimal forage yield. HTS 1209.22.4041 covers these as red clover seeds of a kind used for sowing, with 'double cut' denoting the refined production process.
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 certificate from supplier to support agricultural value claims during customs valuation
• Check for state-specific noxious weed restrictions, as red clover may require additional permits in some areas
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for bulk seed shipments to avoid fumigation delays at port