Hybrid Bromegrass Forage Seeds from China
Hybrid bromegrass seeds (Bromus spp. crosses) designed for superior yield in forage production systems. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.38 for other bromegrass seeds used for sowing in livestock pastures. These often feature enhanced disease resistance for commercial farming.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide hybrid registration documents from seed associations for intellectual property verification
• Ensure moisture content below 12% to avoid mold issues triggering fumigation requirements
• Separate pure hybrid lots from open-pollinated to maintain accurate HTS subheading