Velvet Bentgrass Seeds (Agrostis canina) from China
Velvet bentgrass (Agrostis canina) seeds for specialized turf sowing in moist, cool climates. Classified in HTS 1209.29.9120 as genus Agrostis seeds of forage plants used for sowing. This variety offers excellent wear resistance for fairways and roughs.
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
• Obtain Small Lots of Seed permit if importing quantities under 15 lbs to simplify customs clearance
• Document end-use as agricultural sowing to avoid scrutiny under ornamental plant regulations
• Test for ergot contamination common in cool-season grasses before export