Cherry Belle Radish Seeds from Japan
Cherry Belle radish seeds (Raphanus sativus) are small, round, red-skinned radish varieties prized for their quick germination and mild flavor. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.20 as vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding Chapter 7 products unless specifically for sowing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify seeds meet 'for sowing' criteria via purity/germination tests; provide lab certificates to avoid reclassification as Chapter 7 produce
• Include phytosanitary certificates from origin to comply with USDA APHIS import rules for vegetable seeds
• Label packets clearly with botanical name (Raphanus sativus) and sowing instructions to prevent customs disputes