Hycrest Crested Wheatgrass Seed

Hycrest is a hybrid crested wheatgrass variety known for early spring growth and high forage yield in intermountain west ranges. Under HTS 1209.29.91.71, these seeds qualify as crested wheatgrass for sowing in livestock grazing pastures and rangeland restoration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.29Same rate: 35%

If bluegrass or orchardgrass varieties

Other forage seeds like bluegrass have distinct provisions excluding wheatgrass specificity.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If dried as herbal plant material, not for sowing

Plants used in perfumery, pharmacy, or similar non-sowing purposes go to heading 1211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Register varieties with Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) for certified seed status

Monitor for Russian wheat aphid resistance claims; false labeling leads to CBP penalties

Calculate duties based on clean seed weight only; tare impurities separately on entry docs