Onion
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1209.91.40.00
Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds
These are hybrid seeds of Allium cepa var. 'Sweet Spanish', specifically bred for large, mild-flavored onions suitable for fresh eating and cooking. Classified under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding chapter 7 vegetables. They are packaged for agricultural planting, not consumption.
Red Long Day Onion Seeds
Seeds of red-skinned, long-day onion varieties like 'Redwing', requiring extended daylight for bulb formation in northern latitudes. Falls under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing, distinct from consumed vegetables in Chapter 7. Ideal for commercial farmers seeking storage onions.
White Creole Short Day Onion Seeds
Short-day onion seeds variety 'Creole', producing white bulbs in milder climates with fewer daylight hours needed. HTS 1209.91.40.00 covers these as onion seeds for sowing, excluding harvested vegetables. Popular in southern US gardens for early harvest.
Organic Walla Walla Onion Seeds
Certified organic seeds of the sweet Walla Walla onion, a heirloom variety known for mild flavor without chemical treatments. Under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing, adhering to Chapter 12 definitions. Sourced from pesticide-free fields for eco-conscious growers.
Pelleted Texas Sweet Onion Seeds
Pellet-coated seeds of Texas Sweet onions for precision planting machines, enhancing uniformity. Classified in HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing despite coating, as primary function remains propagation. Coating is inert clay, not altering seed nature.
Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1
F1 hybrid seeds producing Vidalia-type sweet onions, patented for disease resistance. HTS 1209.91.40.00 applies to these onion seeds intended for sowing, protected under plant variety rights. Not for direct consumption per Chapter exclusions.
Scallion or Green Onion Seeds 'Evergreen'
Bunching onion seeds 'Evergreen Bunching', used for green onions or scallions (Allium fistulosum). Still classified under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing, despite non-bulbing habit. Common in Asian cuisines for continuous harvest.
Shallot Seeds 'Zebrina'
True shallot seeds (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) 'Zebrina', an F1 hybrid for true-to-type plants unlike bulbils. HTS 1209.91.40.00 for onion seeds used for sowing, including shallot varieties. Rare as seeds are typically sets.
Multiplier Onion Seeds 'Perennial'
Perennial multiplier onion seeds for top-setting varieties that produce bulbils. Under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing. Used for continuous harvests without reseeding.
Cipollini Onion Seeds
Flat Italian cipollini onion seeds for small, sweet bulbs. HTS 1209.91.40.00 as standard onion sowing seeds.