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Creeping Red Meadow Fescue Seeds from China

Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) meadow seeds are rhizomatous grass varieties ideal for turf and forage sowing. Classified under HTS 1209.23.00.60 as meadow fescue seeds used for agricultural sowing in meadows and lawns.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Provide Small Lots Import Permit if under 100 lbs; larger shipments need full APHIS clearance

Label with Lot No

origin, and weed seed content (<0.5% typically required for forage imports)

Check for noxious weed seeds like cheatgrass to prevent rejection at port