Westerwold Annual Ryegrass Seeds from China
Westerwold ryegrass represents the true annual form of Lolium multiflorum, maturing in one season without vernalization. HTS 1209.25.00.20 covers these seeds for pure stand sowings in cover crops and game fields. They excel in quick establishment on disturbed soils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Use ISPM 15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk seed shipments to prevent pest introduction
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from breeder to importer for variety verification
• Test for seed-borne viruses like barley yellow dwarf virus prior to export