Nantes Carrot Seeds

Nantes carrot seeds (Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Nantes') are smooth, cylindrical orange carrots ideal for fresh eating and storage. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.10 as carrot seeds specifically used for sowing vegetable crops, excluding those under Chapter 7.

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 onion seeds instead of carrot

Onion seeds fall under the separate subheading for other vegetable seeds excluding carrot.

0706.10.40Same rate: 35%

If imported as fresh carrot roots, not seeds

Fresh carrots are classified as leguminous vegetables in Chapter 7, not seeds for sowing.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If carrot tops or herb parts for medicinal use

Plants or parts like carrot foliage for herbal purposes go to heading 1211, excluding seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seed purity and germination rates via official tests to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for prohibited noxious weeds

Provide phytosanitary certificate from exporter confirming freedom from pests like carrot weevil; declare as 'seeds for sowing'

Avoid misclassification as fresh vegetables (Chapter 7); common pitfall is bulk packaging without sowing intent labels