Sunflower Flower Seeds from China
Ornamental dwarf sunflower Helianthus annuus seeds for herbaceous plants with large yellow petal heads, bred for gardens not oil or edible production. Fits HTS 1209.30.00.90 as flower sowing seeds, distinct from oilseed sunflowers in 1206.00.
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
• Distinguish ornamental from 1206.00 oilseeds via breeding certificates showing petal focus
• Ensure packaging prevents bird strike claims by labeling non-edible ornamental use
• Comply with bird-safe import protocols if seeds resemble food-grade