Impatiens Flower Seeds

Impatiens seeds (Impatiens walleriana) for shade-loving herbaceous plants with flat colorful flowers, staple in annual beds. HTS 1209.30.00 for sowing seeds principally for flowers, New Guinea varieties included. Disease-resistant strains common.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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1209.25.00Same rate: 35%

If legume flower seeds like sweet pea

Leguminous herbaceous seeds for sowing are 1209.25.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If for licorice-like herbal uses

Specific herbaceous plants for herbs per 1211.

3105.60.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If fertilizer mixtures

Fertilizer-containing seeds to Chapter 31.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Screen for downy mildew resistance certificates

• Use child-resistant packaging for small seeds

• Invoice as 'sowing only' to prevent food misclass

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