Sugar Beet Seeds from Canada
High-yield sugar beet seeds (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) specifically bred for sowing to produce crops used in sugar extraction. Classified under HTS 1209.29.10.00 as beet seeds of a kind used for sowing, falling within forage plant seeds per Chapter 12 notes. Excludes vegetable beets from Chapter 7.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official certificates to meet phytosanitary import requirements
• Provide documentation proving seeds are for sowing, not processing, to avoid reclassification under 1209.91