Midwest Wheatgrass Sowing Variety Seeds from China
Regional Midwest-adapted wheatgrass seeds selected for cold tolerance in forage sowing applications across North American farms. Classified in HTS 1209.29.91.74 as non-specific 'other' wheatgrass under forage plant seeds for sowing. Adheres to chapter exclusions for unprocessed seed forms.
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
• Register with APHIS for small seed lots if under 12 lots per year to simplify permitting
• Avoid blending with other grasses unless declared as mixtures to prevent reclassification
• Confirm tariff shift rules if transshipping through Mexico under USMCA