Poa pratensis Elite Cultivar Seed

Elite cultivar varieties of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds bred for disease resistance and rapid establishment. Falls squarely under HTS 1209.24.00.00 as seeds of forage plants for sowing, excluding legumes or cereals. These are raw seeds, not refatted meals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	Free	+17.5%	17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇨🇦Canada	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+10.0%	10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If alfalfa or clover seeds predominate in the mix

Legume forage seeds have separate subheadings from grass seeds.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If chemically treated as prepared binder or additive

Treated seeds for non-sowing industrial use fall under chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare PVP (Plant Variety Protection) status if applicable to avoid IP issues; use moisture-proof packaging for long-haul imports; consult CBP for country-specific pest risk assessments

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