Smooth Bromegrass Seeds from Japan
Smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis) seeds are used for sowing cool-season perennial forage grass in pastures and hayfields. They fall under HTS 1209.29.91.38 as seeds of bromegrass, a forage plant, intended for agricultural planting rather than immediate consumption. This classification applies to untreated or coated seeds packaged for sowing purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official certificates to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for forage seeds
• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'for sowing' to distinguish from commodity grains under Chapter 10
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to prevent quarantine issues with potential weed seeds