White Clover Seeds (Trifolium repens) from Mexico
White clover seeds from Trifolium repens are widely used for sowing in pastures, lawns, and cover crops due to their nitrogen-fixing properties. Classified under HTS 1209.22.40 as 'other' clover seeds of forage plants intended for sowing, excluding varieties specified elsewhere.
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
• Obtain official seed purity and germination test certificates from accredited labs to meet US import standards for sowing seeds
• Verify phytosanitary certificate from exporter confirming freedom from pests like clover weevil, required under APHIS regulations
• Avoid misdeclaration as processed feed; sowing intent must be documented to prevent reclassification to Chapter 23