Marigold Flower Seeds from China
Marigold seeds (Tagetes spp.) from herbaceous plants cultivated for their bright orange and yellow flowers, used in gardens, borders, and as companion plants. Classified under HTS 1209.30.00 for flower seeds intended for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding non-sowing uses. Popular for pest-repellent properties in ornamental 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
• Obtain import permits from USDA for noxious weed-free certification, as marigolds can be scrutinized
• Document 'principally for flowers' to distinguish from vegetable varieties under different subheadings
• Package for retail sowing to prevent reclassification as bulk agricultural residues