Perennial Ryegrass Seeds (Lolium perenne) from China
High-quality perennial ryegrass seeds (Lolium perenne L.) specifically bred for sowing in lawns, pastures, and turf applications. These cool-season grass seeds establish quickly and provide year-round green cover, classified under HTS 1209.25.0040 as perennial ryegrass seeds of a kind used for sowing.
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
• Obtain seed purity and germination test certificates from accredited labs to meet USDA APHIS import requirements
• Declare exact botanical name (Lolium perenne) and 'for sowing' on entry documents to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mixing with annual varieties, which could trigger inspection delays