Calabrese Broccoli Seeds from Japan
Calabrese broccoli seeds (Brassica oleracea var. italica) are specifically cultivated for sowing to produce the classic green-headed broccoli variety. They fall under HTS 1209.91.80.05 as vegetable seeds of broccoli used for sowing, distinct from mature broccoli heads classified in Chapter 7.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official certificates to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for phytosanitary compliance
• Include detailed botanical identification (e.g
• Brassica oleracea var. italica) on invoices to avoid misclassification as other brassica seeds
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing treated seeds without declaring treatments, which could trigger additional EPA reviews