Dutch White Clover Seeds from China
Dutch white clover seeds (Trifolium repens) are compact varieties sown for turf lawns and low-growing pastures. HTS 1209.22.40 applies to these 'other' forage clover seeds used for sowing per chapter note definitions.
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
• Include invoice details on seed lot number and treatment history to facilitate CBP review
• For bulk imports, use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean transit
• Watch for erucic acid confusion—irrelevant here but ensures no mix-up with 1205.10 rape seeds