Timothy Grass Seeds for Sowing from China
Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) seeds packaged for sowing in pastures and hay fields as a key forage crop. Falls under HTS 1209.29.91.96 as 'other' forage plant seeds used for sowing, distinct from clover (1209.21) or fescue (1209.25). Coated varieties for better germination are included if primarily for planting.
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 official germination test results from accredited labs to prove sowing viability
• Label packages clearly as 'seeds for sowing' to prevent customs shifting to non-sowing categories
• Check for noxious weed seed limits under U.S
• Federal Seed Act to avoid quarantine holds