Annual Ryegrass 'Quick Start' Seeds from China
These are seeds of annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.), a fast-germinating forage crop used for quick pasture cover and erosion control. Classified under HTS 1209.25.00.20 as annual ryegrass seeds specifically intended for sowing in agricultural settings. They produce lush temporary pastures ideal for livestock grazing during winter months.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official lab tests to meet phytosanitary import requirements
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like ryegrass seed gall midge
• Avoid classifying as perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) which falls under 1209.25.00.40 to prevent duty errors