Hubam Sweet Clover Forage Seeds from China
Hubam variety sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) seeds, an annual type for quick cover crops and bee forage. Classified in HTS 1209.22.4060 for sweet clover forage seeds used for sowing, aligning with Chapter 12 definitions for Trifolium spp. and equivalents. Popular for honey production and green manure.
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
• Provide origin country seed analysis certificate for varietal purity
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg without moisture-proof liners to prevent mold claims
• Register with USDA APHIS for small grains/forage seed importers if recurring shipments