Romanesco Cauliflower Seeds from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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