Organic Smooth Bromegrass Seed Lot

Organic smooth bromegrass seeds are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ideal for organic livestock forage systems. They are classified in HTS 1209.29.91.37 as smooth bromegrass seeds of forage plants for sowing purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.30.00Same rate: 35%

If timothy or other hay seeds

Different forage grass species like timothy have dedicated subheadings in 1209.30.

3105.30.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If inoculated with rhizobia for nitrogen fixation

Inoculated legume seeds are fertilizers under 3105; grasses may analogize if treated similarly.

1209.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as mixed forage seed blend

Mixtures of sowing seeds not predominantly one type fall under 1209.99 other provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide organic certificate equivalent to USDA NOP standards from accredited certifier in origin country

Conduct residue testing for prohibited substances; maintain chain-of-custody documentation from farm to port

Segregate organic seeds from conventional during storage to prevent cross-contamination claims