Crimson Clover Seeds from China
Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum) seeds for cover cropping and soil improvement, classified HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other Trifolium spp. seeds used for sowing. Popular for winter annual forage and green manure applications.
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
• Test for sclerotinia crown rot pathogens common in crimson clover imports from Europe
• Use vacuum-packed moisture-proof bags to maintain >90% viability during long-distance shipping
• Declare intended end-use as 'cover crop sowing' to distinguish from ornamental or feed uses