Crested Wheatgrass Seed from China
Crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum) seeds are specifically bred for sowing in arid and semi-arid regions to establish durable pasture and forage crops. These seeds fall under HTS 1209.29.91.71 as they are seeds of forage plants, particularly the crested variety of wheatgrass, used for agricultural sowing to prevent soil erosion and provide livestock feed.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries confirming seed purity and freedom from pests like wheat stem sawfly
• Verify seed germination rates and varietal purity documentation to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for forage seeds
• Label packages clearly with 'For Sowing' and varietal name to prevent reclassification as uncleaned seeds under 1209.30