Jalapeño Pepper Seeds from China
Untreated, open-pollinated seeds of the Jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annuum), a medium-heat variety popular for pickling and fresh salsa. Falls under HTS 1209.91.60 as pepper vegetable seeds designated for sowing. Known for uniform pod size and high germination rates in warm climates.
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
• Conduct viability testing pre-shipment; U.S
• Customs may require proof of at least 70% germination for pepper seeds
• Declare exact varietal name and lot number on invoices to facilitate PPQ Form 587 review and prevent quarantine holds
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg without secondary containment to meet seed treatment standards against soil-borne pathogens