Nasturtium Flower Seeds from China
Nasturtium seeds (Tropaeolum majus) for herbaceous climbers with edible flowers and leaves, but principally cultivated for vivid orange-red blossoms. HTS 1209.30.00 covers sowing seeds of flower-focused herbaceous plants, per chapter exclusions. Used in hanging baskets and edible landscapes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Highlight 'flower cultivation' in docs despite edible uses to stay in 1209.30
• Comply with organic certification if labeled, avoiding pesticide residue issues
• Test for germination to meet minimum standards for commercial sowing