Romanesco Cauliflower Seeds

Romanesco seeds produce fractal-patterned lime-green heads, a Brassica oleracea cultivar known as cauliflower. Classified in HTS 1209.91.10.00 for sowing purposes, per exclusions from Chapter 7 vegetables.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.50Same rate: 35%

If seeds of other Brassica oleracea like broccoli

Broccoli seeds specifically use 1209.91.50; Romanesco's cauliflower classification differentiates it.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If low-quality seeds processed into bran/meal

Defective seeds unfit for sowing become vegetable residues under Chapter 23.

1209.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mixed with other vegetable seeds like celery

Other specified vegetable seeds have dedicated subheadings; pure cauliflower stays in 1209.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include varietal certificates from seed associations like AAS to prove authenticity and sowing intent

Bulk imports over 50kg require fumigation declaration; untreated seeds preferred for organic markets

Monitor EU RAPEX alerts for seed contaminants; non-compliance leads to destruction and fines