Ladino Clover Seeds from China
Ladino clover (Trifolium repens var. ladino), a large-leafed white clover variety, falls under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other clover seeds for sowing. Widely used for high-yield pasture mixes and erosion control plantings.
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
• Source AOSCA-certified seeds to verify varietal purity (minimum 99% Ladino content)
• Conduct small plot trials post-import to confirm adaptation before large-scale sowing
• Label with both common and scientific names to prevent CBP confusion with generic white clover