Green Cabbage F1 Hybrid Seeds from China
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.
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
• 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