Red Knight Hybrid Pepper Seeds

F1 hybrid seeds of Red Knight variety, producing uniform red bell peppers resistant to common diseases. Designed for commercial growers sowing in greenhouses or fields. HTS 1209.91.60.10 applies to these sweet pepper seeds for vegetable production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.50.00Same rate: 35%

If onion or similar enumerated vegetable seeds

Heading 1209 has specific subheadings for other vegetables; sweet pepper is distinctly 1209.91.60.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If bran/meal derived from seeds post-processing

Processed seed residues become Chapter 23 products, not raw sowing seeds.

0602.90.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported as live rooted seedlings, not seeds

Live plants/seedlings shift to Chapter 6, excluding mere seeds for sowing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include seed treatment declarations (e.g

fungicide coatings) to comply with pesticide residue rules

Use ISPM 15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk shipments to avoid fumigation delays

Verify non-GMO status if marketing as organic to prevent misdeclaration issues