Inoculated Birdsfoot Trefoil Rhizobia-Coated Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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