Double Cut Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense) from China
Double cut red clover seeds from Trifolium pratense are specifically harvested after two cuts to promote finer seed quality and higher germination rates, ideal for sowing in pastures and forage fields. Classified under HTS 1209.22.4041 as 'double cut' red clover seeds of a kind used for sowing, distinguishing them from single-cut varieties based on agricultural processing.
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
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via AOSA testing to meet US import standards for sowing seeds
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming freedom from pests like clover seed midge, required for Chapter 12 entry
• Label packages clearly as 'double cut red clover for sowing' to prevent reclassification under general clover seeds