Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1 from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 PVP certificate if patented variety to claim protections and avoid infringement
• Document hybrid integrity to prevent mixing with open-pollinated seeds
• Monitor for varietal-specific import bans in protected markets