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Danvers Carrot Seeds

Danvers carrot seeds yield cone-shaped, deep orange carrots excellent for heavy soils and storage. HTS 1209.91.80.10 applies to these as carrot seeds for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding Chapter 7 products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.91.60Same rate: 25%

If parsley seeds from same family

Parsley seeds are listed separately in other vegetable seeds subheadings.

2302.40Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If low-quality seeds used as bran/feed

Bran, pollard, and similar residues from seeds not for sowing go to Chapter 23.

0602.90Lower: 17.3% vs 25%

If dormant but potted as live plants

Other live plants including roots/seeds in growth media shift to Chapter 6.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include seed analysis certificate showing <1% other crop seed to prevent APHIS rejection at entry

• For organic imports, pair with NPOP/EU organic cert and avoid fumigation to preserve status