Ryegrass Forage Seeds for Sowing from China
Perennial or annual ryegrass (Lolium spp.) seeds for sowing in forage meadows and turf blends. Classified in HTS 1209.29.91.96 as other forage seeds for sowing, provided not cereal rye (Chapter 10 exclusion). Common in dairy pasture mixes.
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 OCBD seed tags detailing purity, germination, and weed content for U.S. entry
• Differentiate from turfgrass use which may require different labeling under seed laws
• Test for endophyte levels if perennial ryegrass to comply with forage quality standards