Bulk Tall Fescue Forage Seed for Hay Production from China
Untreated bulk tall fescue seeds packaged in 50-lb bags for hay meadow establishment and maintenance. HTS 1209.23.0020 specifically identifies tall fescue as a forage plant seed for sowing purposes. Deep roots improve water retention for cut-and-carry systems.
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
• Use ventilated containers for ocean freight to prevent condensation damage to seed viability
• Obtain Small Lots of Seed permit for trial quantities under 100 lbs to expedite entry
• Document field history showing no GMO content if importing to organic-certified farms