Italian Ryegrass Seeds (Lolium multiflorum) from China
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.
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 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