Elytrigia intermedia Intermediate Wheatgrass Wild Rye Seed from China
Intermediate wheatgrass seeds, akin to wild rye varieties, are sown for pasture and range improvement in semi-arid regions. HTS 1209.29.91.76 covers these as other wild rye forage seeds for sowing. They provide high forage yield and drought tolerance for livestock grazing.
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
• Declare varietal purity to distinguish from related wheatgrass species under forage seed regulations
• Use nitrogen-flush packaging for long-distance imports to maintain seed dormancy and viability
• Check for endangered species restrictions if sourcing from protected habitats