Inoculated Birdsfoot Trefoil Rhizobia-Coated Seeds from China
Birdsfoot trefoil seeds pre-coated with live Rhizobium bacteria slurry to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown, maintaining full viability for planting. Still classified under HTS 1209.29.91.30 as the primary identity remains forage seeds for sowing, not a fertilizer product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include live organism permits for bacterial coating; ensure coating doesn't exceed 20% seed weight to avoid fertilizer classification; declare nitrogen-fixing capability accurately