Utah Tall Celery Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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