De Cicco Broccoli Seeds

De Cicco is a heirloom Italian broccoli seed variety prized for its tender side shoots and main heads, intended exclusively for planting and sowing. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.05 as broccoli vegetable seeds for sowing per Chapter 12 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If hybrid or F1 variety with specific traits

Hybrid vegetable seeds may fall under 1209.29 for seeds of a kind used for sowing other than specific named vegetables.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If for cabbage or other brassica seeds grouped differently

Closely related brassica seeds like cabbage are sometimes under distinct subheadings within 1209.91.

2309.90.42Lower: 25% vs 35%

If used as bird feed rather than sowing

Seeds prepared for animal feeding, not sowing, move to Chapter 23 residues and preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like black rot common in brassicas

Label packets with lot numbers and expiration for traceability, as required for seed importers under Federal Seed Act

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare full retail value including breeding IP if patented varieties

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Calabrese Broccoli Seeds

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.

Packman Broccoli Seeds

Packman broccoli seeds yield fast-maturing plants with sweet, tender spears ideal for home gardens, supplied in small retail packets for sowing. Under HTS 1209.91.80.05 for broccoli vegetable seeds per Chapter 12 sowing provisions.

Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds

Waltham 29 broccoli seeds are a cold-hardy variety developed for extended harvests, sold in bulk or packets for direct sowing in gardens and fields. They qualify under HTS 1209.91.80.05 as designated broccoli seeds for sowing, per heading 1209 definitions.

Belstar Hybrid Broccoli Seeds

Belstar hybrid F1 broccoli seeds produce uniform, heat-tolerant plants with large blue-green heads, packaged for commercial sowing. HTS 1209.91.80.05 applies as broccoli seeds of a kind used for sowing, excluding processed forms.

Green Magic Broccoli Seeds

Green Magic hybrid broccoli seeds are bred for side-shoot production and disease resistance, used by organic farmers for successive sowing. Classified in HTS 1209.91.80.05 as broccoli seeds for sowing, not excluded Chapter 7 products.

Imperial Broccoli Seeds

Imperial broccoli seeds produce massive central heads on compact plants, popular for market growers sowing in cool climates. HTS 1209.91.80.05 covers these as broccoli vegetable seeds intended for sowing.