Green Cabbage F1 Hybrid Seeds

These are F1 hybrid seeds of green cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) specifically bred for uniform growth and high yield, used exclusively for sowing in agricultural fields. They fall under HTS 1209.91.80.08 as vegetable seeds of the green cabbage variety intended for planting, not consumption. The seeds are untreated and packaged for commercial farming.

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.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If red or other colored cabbage variety

Different cabbage varieties like red cabbage are classified separately within the same subheading group.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dried and not for sowing

Dried cabbage seeds not intended for planting fall under Chapter 7 as dried vegetables.

1209.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If seeds of other brassica vegetables like broccoli

Broccoli or cauliflower seeds, related brassicas, are grouped under other vegetable seeds in 1209.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seed viability and purity certificates to meet phytosanitary import requirements for agricultural seeds

Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests like cabbage root fly

Avoid misclassification as Chapter 7 products by ensuring documentation specifies 'for sowing' use only