Savoy Green Cabbage Seeds

Savoy green cabbage seeds (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda) produce crinkled-leaf varieties ideal for cooler climates, sold in bulk for sowing by farmers. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.08 as green cabbage vegetable seeds for sowing per Chapter 12 notes excluding Chapter 7 products. They are pelleted for precise planting.

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 white cabbage variety

White cabbage seeds have a specific subheading distinct from green varieties.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If treated as fertilizer or inoculated

Seeds heavily processed with fertilizers may shift to Chapter 31 if primarily for soil amendment.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If mixed with herbal plants not for sowing

If bundled with non-vegetable herb seeds, it could fall under heading 1211 for plants used in similar ways.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include germination test results (minimum 80% for cabbage seeds) as required by USDA for entry

Label packages clearly as 'seeds for sowing' to prevent reclassification as food products

Check for varietal purity to avoid disputes in classification within cabbage subheadings