Sudan Grass Forage Seed Mix from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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