Danish Ballhead Cabbage Seeds

Seeds of 'Danish Ballhead' cabbage, a late-season variety for storage, strictly for sowing. Classified in HTS 1209.91.80.09 as other cabbage seeds, compliant with sowing definition in heading 1209 notes. Excellent for sauerkraut production.

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.

1209.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If grass or forage seeds

Other sowing seeds like grasses have distinct 1209.99 subheadings.

1212Lower: 10% vs 35%

If seaweeds mixed for alginates

Algae products separate per 1212 notes, not applicable but analogous exclusion.

3002Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for antiserum production cultures

Microorganism cultures exclude from seeds per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for PPQ 526 permit for first-time importers; renew annually for repeat

Document non-GMO if marketing as such; separate storage from treated lots

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