Sudan Grass Forage Seed Mix from China
A high-quality seed mix primarily consisting of Sudan grass (Sorghum bicolor var. sudanense) designed for sowing in pastures and hayfields to produce fast-growing forage for livestock. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.60 as seeds of forage plants specifically identified as Sudan grass, used exclusively for agricultural sowing purposes. Meets chapter note criteria for heading 1209 as forage plant seeds not excluded under other chapters.
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
• Obtain official seed analysis certificate showing minimum 80% purity and germination rate; declare varietal name if coated or treated
• Avoid misclassification as cereal seeds (Chapter 10); ensure phytosanitary certificate from origin country