Endophyte-Free Perennial Ryegrass Pasture Seeds from Germany
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) seeds bred free of endophyte fungus for safer livestock grazing pastures. Classified in HTS 1209.25.00 as rye grass seeds for sowing; endophyte status affects agronomic value but not tariff heading per Chapter 12. Enhances animal health in forage systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include lab assays confirming endophyte absence to support claims and avoid agricultural inspections
• Package in moisture-proof bags; humidity over 12% can trigger mold in ryegrass seeds
• Register variety with USDA if novel to enable protected marketing post-import