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Certified Jasper II Creeping Red Fescue Erosion Control Seed from China

Jasper II certified creeping red fescue is a drought-tolerant variety for erosion control and reclamation sowing projects. HTS 1209.23.00.31 covers these certified forage seeds used for sowing in forage plant applications. Known for bunch-type growth habit.

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

For government contracts, ensure state-certified status matching USDA minimum standards for public sowing projects

Document end-use as forage sowing to avoid spillover to ornamental seed tariffs

Batch-test for rust resistance; contaminated lots face APHIS quarantine