Roadcrest Crested Wheatgrass Seed from Japan
Roadcrest crested wheatgrass is a drought-tolerant variety developed for roadside revegetation and right-of-way stabilization projects. It is classified in HTS 1209.29.91.71 as crested wheatgrass seeds of forage plants used for sowing in reclamation and erosion control applications.
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
• Include end-use statements for highway department projects to qualify for potential duty exemptions under certain FTAs
• Test for ergot contamination common in grass seeds; levels over 0.3% trigger rejection by APHIS
• Package in breathable bags to maintain viability during ocean transit; avoid plastic for bulk shipments