Utah Tall Celery Seeds

Utah Tall celery seeds (Apium graveolens var. dulce) are a popular variety used for sowing to produce crisp, green celery stalks in home and commercial gardens. Classified under HTS 1209.91.20.00 as they are vegetable seeds specifically for celery, intended for planting rather than consumption.

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.

1209.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not specifically listed as celery seeds

Other vegetable seeds not enumerated fall under the residual subheading for seeds used for sowing.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed or not intended for sowing

Chapter notes exclude seeds for sowing from heading 1211; applies to plants or parts not used for planting.

0709.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as mature celery vegetable

Celery stalks or plants are fresh vegetables under Chapter 7, not seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seeds are free from pests and diseases

Declare as 'seeds for sowing' with variety name; misdeclaration as food product can lead to reclassification

Check USDA APHIS import permits for celery seeds to prevent introduction of pathogens like celery mosaic virus