Creeping Bentgrass Seeds (Agrostis stolonifera) from China

High-quality seeds of creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera), a fine turf grass variety used primarily for sowing on golf course putting greens. Classified under HTS 1209.29.9120 as seeds of bent grass (genus Agrostis) intended for forage and turf establishment. These seeds are selected for their dense growth and tolerance to low mowing heights.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
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)

Import Tips

Verify seed purity and germination rates via official test certificates to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for forage seeds

Include phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country confirming freedom from specified weeds and pests

Avoid misclassification by ensuring seeds are not treated or pelleted, which may shift to heading 1209.91