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Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seeds from China

Bloomsdale Long Standing spinach seeds are a popular heirloom variety known for their crinkled, dark green leaves and cold-hardy nature, ideal for fall and spring planting. These seeds are classified under HTS 1209.91.80.30 as vegetable seeds of spinach specifically used for sowing, fitting the chapter note definition for seeds intended for agricultural propagation. They yield plants suitable for fresh eating or processing.

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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Verify seed purity and germination rates with official certificates from the supplier to meet USDA APHIS import requirements

Declare as 'seeds for sowing' to avoid reclassification under fresh vegetables in Chapter 7

Check for noxious weed contaminants to prevent quarantine issues