Sweet Clover Seeds (Melilotus officinalis) from Germany
Sweet clover seeds from Melilotus officinalis, a biennial legume used for forage, cover cropping, and soil improvement. Classified under HTS 1209.22.4060 as seeds of forage plants (clover species) specifically for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding processed products. These seeds are valued for nitrogen fixation in pastures and hay production.
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
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via AOSA testing to meet US import standards for sowing seeds
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming freedom from weeds/quarantine pests like clover weevils
• Label bags clearly as 'for sowing' to prevent reclassification as animal feed under heading 2309