Zinnia Flower Seeds from China
Zinnia elegans seeds are herbaceous plant seeds cultivated primarily for their vibrant, daisy-like flowers in various colors. These seeds fall under HTS 1209.30.00.90 as they are of a kind used for sowing herbaceous plants grown principally for flowers, not fitting exclusions like cereals or spices. They are sold in packets for home gardeners to plant annual beds.
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
• Verify seed viability and purity certificates to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for prohibited noxious weeds
• Label packets with germination rates, origin, and botanical name per Federal Seed Act to avoid customs delays
• Avoid misclassification as vegetable seeds (HTS 1209.91) by confirming principal use for ornamental flowers