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Italian Annual Ryegrass 'Tetila' Seeds

Italian ryegrass 'Tetila' (Lolium multiflorum) seeds are selected for high forage quality and disease resistance in annual cycles. This HTS 1209.25.00.20 classification applies to their use in sowing temporary leys and lawns. They provide excellent palatability for dairy cattle grazing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.30.00Same rate: 35%

If alfalfa or clover forage seeds instead

Other specific forage seeds like alfalfa have dedicated subheadings in 1209.30.

0603Lower: 14% vs 35%

If packaged for ornamental lawn retail sale

Cuttings/bulbs/tubers for ornamentals shift to Chapter 6, though pure sowing seeds stay in 1209.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemically treated as seed dressing

Prepared chemical binders or treatments on seeds may classify under Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure compliance with USDA APHIS seed import permits for grass seeds from foreign origins

Document lot-specific test results for noxious weed seeds to avoid border rejections

Separate annual from perennial shipments to prevent commingling classification disputes