1209.91.40.00/Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1/Mexico

Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

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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