Italian Ryegrass Seeds (Lolium multiflorum)
Annual Italian ryegrass seeds (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) designed for quick-establishing cover crops and temporary pastures. Classified under HTS 1209.25.00 due to explicit inclusion of Lolium multiflorum as rye grass seeds for sowing, distinct from vegetable or cereal seeds per Chapter 12 exclusions. Often sold in bulk for agricultural overseeding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground or processed into feed meal
Processed seeds for animal feed shift to Chapter 23 residues, excluding intact sowing seeds of heading 1209.
If timothy grass seeds instead
Different forage grass species like timothy use 1209.30; precise botanical identification (Lolium spp.) determines 1209.25.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Small Lots of Seed permit from USDA if importing quantities under 5kg to streamline entry
• Label bags with varietal name, lot number, and origin to meet Federal Seed Act labeling standards
• Check for noxious weed contaminants like ryegrass rust; fumigation may be required for high-risk origins
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Coated Perennial Ryegrass Lawn Seed Mix
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Certified Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass Seeds
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Organic Italian Ryegrass Cover Crop Seeds
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Marshall Perennial Ryegrass Turf Seeds
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