Husked Bermuda Grass Seed Cynodon dactylon Common from China
Husked seeds of the Cynodon dactylon common Bermuda grass variety, specifically prepared for sowing in turf applications. The husking process removes the outer hull to improve germination rates while maintaining viability for agricultural planting. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.25 as husked Bermuda grass seeds of a kind used for sowing.
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 phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests and diseases specific to grass seeds
• Verify seed purity and germination rates through lab testing to meet USDA APHIS import standards
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring documentation proves the seeds are for sowing, not cleaning or retail sale