Perennial Ryegrass Seeds (Lolium perenne) from Germany
High-quality perennial ryegrass seeds of the species Lolium perenne, used primarily for sowing lawns, pastures, and turf areas. These seeds fall under HTS 1209.25.00 as they are specifically classified as rye grass seeds of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding cereals or other specified products. They are coated for improved germination and pest resistance.
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
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official lab tests to comply with agricultural import regulations like USDA APHIS requirements
• Include phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country to prevent quarantine issues with Lolium perenne seeds
• Avoid misclassification as cereal seeds (Chapter 10); declare specifically as forage ryegrass for sowing