Timothy Grass Seeds for Sowing from China
Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) seeds for sowing in hayfields and pastures, providing high-yield forage. HTS 1209.29.91 covers these as other forage plant seeds used for sowing, per chapter notes distinguishing from cereals or non-sowing products.
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
• Secure PPQ Form 525 permit for grass seeds from APHIS prior to shipment
• Document coating treatments (e.g
• fungicide) separately to prevent residue classification
• Use small retail packets to reinforce 'for sowing' intent over bulk feed