Snowball Cauliflower Seeds from Mexico
Snowball cauliflower seeds (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) are specifically bred for producing early-maturing, self-blanching cauliflower heads with dense white curds. Classified under HTS 1209.91.10.00 as cauliflower seeds of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding vegetable seeds from Chapter 7 when intended for planting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seeds are free of pests like Alternaria brassicicola specific to brassicas
• Declare exact variety and purity percentage on entry docs to match HTS 1209.91.10.00; misdeclaration risks reclassification to Chapter 7
• Avoid common pitfall of importing treated seeds without disclosing treatments, which may shift to heading 1209.91.80 if not purely for sowing