Cosmos Flower Seeds from China
Cosmos bipinnatus seeds are for tall herbaceous plants producing daisy-like flowers in pink, white, and red hues, ideal for borders. Classified in HTS 1209.30.00.90 as seeds used for sowing flower-producing herbaceous plants per chapter notes. Excluded from vegetable or cereal categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like aphids specific to ornamental seeds
• Document end-use as ornamental sowing to prevent reclassification into agricultural production seeds
• Check for state-specific noxious weed lists, as some cosmos varieties may require declarations