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
10%
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
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