Field Bromegrass Seeds from China
Field bromegrass (Bromus arvensis) seeds are forage crop seeds sown for pasture improvement and erosion control. Classified in HTS 1209.29.91.38 as 'other' bromegrass seeds for sowing, excluding varieties like cheat or rescue grass. These are typically coated for better establishment in agricultural fields.
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
• Conduct varietal purity tests as bromegrass can hybridize, affecting classification and import permits
• Declare intended end-use as 'sowing' on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification as feed grain
• Check for noxious weed contaminants per Federal Noxious Weed Act to avoid CBP holds