Tall Fescue Seed from China
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) seeds used for durable forage pastures and low-maintenance lawns. HTS 1209.29.91.79 covers these as other grass forage seeds for sowing, aligning with chapter note definitions excluding non-sowing seeds. Thrives in shade and drought-prone areas.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant pallets for bulk seed bags to avoid fumigation delays
• Provide origin certificates proving non-GMO status if targeting organic markets
• Watch for misclassification as 'cleaned seed' under 1209.91 if endocarp removed