Bell Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum) from China
High-quality seeds of Capsicum annuum varieties used for sowing bell peppers, including green, red, and yellow types. These fall under HTS 1209.91.60.90 as 'other' pepper seeds intended for agricultural planting, distinct from spice varieties like black pepper. They are non-GMO and suitable for commercial farming.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify seeds are viable for sowing with germination test certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests like bacterial spot
• Avoid classifying as Chapter 9 spices; pepper seeds here must be Capsicum for vegetable production