Red Clover Inoculated Seeds

Inoculated red clover (Trifolium pratense) seeds coated with Rhizobium bacteria for nitrogen fixation, classified under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other clover seeds for sowing. The inoculation enhances establishment in legume pastures and cover crops.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3101.00.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If pre-mixed with chemical fertilizers

Fertilizer-seed blends classify as animal/plant fertilizers under 3101 rather than pure sowing seeds.

1209.22.20Same rate: 17.5%

If specifically white clover variety

White clover (Trifolium repens) has its own subheading 1209.22.20, distinct from 'other' clover seeds.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If heavily treated as prepared microbial culture

Seeds primarily valued as bacterial inoculant carriers may shift to chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare bacterial inoculation components; Rhizobium coatings may require additional biotech documentation

Include lot-specific purity analysis (weed seeds <0.25%) to meet Federal Seed Act standards

Package in breathable containers to preserve live inoculant viability during ocean freight