Elymus lanceolatus Thickspike Wild Rye Seed from China
Thickspike wild rye seeds (Elymus lanceolatus) are sown for rangeland rehabilitation in the Great Basin region. HTS 1209.29.91.76 designates them as wild rye forage seeds for sowing purposes. They offer excellent winter forage for big game and livestock.
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
• Include noxious weed seed analysis (<0.1% contaminants) per state seed laws
• Use cool chain logistics for arid-origin seeds to preserve germination rates
• Document end-use as forage to prevent reclassification as ornamental