Tall Fescue Grass Seed - Kentucky 31 Variety from Japan
Kentucky 31 tall fescue seed is a popular cool-season forage grass variety used for pasture establishment and hay production in temperate regions. It falls under HTS 1209.23.0020 as seeds of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea), specifically classified as seeds of forage plants intended for sowing. This code covers uncoated, untreated seeds ready for agricultural planting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seeds are free of noxious weeds and pests as required by USDA APHIS
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official lab tests; provide invoices detailing varietal name and treatment status
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring seeds are not coated or pelleted, which may shift to other subheadings