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Salvia Flower Seeds

Salvia seeds (Salvia splendens) herbaceous perennials grown as annuals for scarlet flower spikes attracting hummingbirds. Under HTS 1209.30.00 as ornamental flower sowing seeds, culinary salvia excluded. Meadow sage varieties popular.

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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1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If sage for herbal/medicinal

Mint family herbs like sage to 1211.

1209.91.20Same rate: 35%

If primarily vegetable salvia

Vegetable sowing seeds separate.

0603.90.00.00Lower: 21.5% vs 35%

If cut flower stems

Cut herbaceous flowers in Chapter 6.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish ornamental from 1211.90 culinary sage

• Germination test mandatory for viability claims

• Avoid vacuum packaging that damages embryos

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