Hulled Orchard Grass Seed for Lawn Mixes from China
Hulled orchard grass seed has had hulls removed to improve planting density in lawn and turf blends. Still classified under HTS 1209.29.91.40 as orchard grass for sowing, as hulling doesn't change its forage seed purpose per chapter notes. Used in athletic fields and home lawns.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify hulling process in invoices; excessive processing could risk reclassification as flour/meal
• Comply with Federal Seed Act labeling for interstate sale post-import
• Test for weed seeds; orchard grass lots often scrutinized for johnsongrass contamination