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Slender Meadow Fescue Seeds from China

Slender Creeping Red Fescue meadow seeds provide dense turf for erosion control and forage. Classified in HTS 1209.23.00.60 as specialized meadow fescue for sowing in forage plants.

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

Pre-clear with PPQ Form 525 for seed imports over certain volumes

Label varietal name per STA guidelines to avoid reclassification

Watch for ergot contamination common in fescues, requiring clean bills