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Salvia Flower Seeds from China

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.

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

Distinguish ornamental from 1211.90 culinary sage

Germination test mandatory for viability claims

Avoid vacuum packaging that damages embryos