Pelleted Texas Sweet Onion Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Declare pellet composition on invoice; non-plant material coatings may require EPA review
• Confirm pelleting doesn't affect germination for APHIS approval
• Use HS explanatory notes to justify sowing classification over coated products