Cosmos Flower Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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