White Sweet Clover Inoculated Seeds from Mexico
Inoculated white sweet clover (Melilotus alba) seeds coated with rhizobia bacteria for enhanced nitrogen fixation in forage crops. Falls under HTS 1209.22.4060 as sweet clover forage seeds for sowing, as inoculation does not alter seed classification per HTS notes. Ideal for pasture establishment and erosion control.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Declare inoculation details; coatings under 1% weight typically don't trigger parts/materials headings
• Check state-specific noxious weed lists, as sweet clover is restricted in some US areas
• Use ISPM 15 compliant pallets for bulk seed shipments to avoid fumigation delays