Nantes Carrot Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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