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Cayenne Pepper Seeds from China

Long, thin Cayenne pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum), dried for spice but imported here for sowing fresh peppers. HTS 1209.91.60 applies to pepper vegetable seeds for propagation. Versatile for both garden and field production.

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

Fumigate with phosphine if stored over 30 days pre-export

Include field trial data for new hybrids to support claims

Separate from fruit tree seeds to avoid 1209.91 other bins