Zinnia Flower Seeds from Germany
Zinnia seeds (Zinnia elegans) are herbaceous plant seeds primarily cultivated for their vibrant, daisy-like flowers in various colors. They fall under HTS 1209.30.00 as seeds of herbaceous plants grown mainly for ornamental flowers, used for sowing in gardens or fields. These seeds produce annual plants popular for cut flowers and borders.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify seed purity and germination rates with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements
• Label packets clearly with botanical name, origin, and 'for sowing' to avoid misclassification as Chapter 12 products
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing treated seeds, which may shift to heading 1209 exclusions or Chapter 38