Diva Cucumber Seeds from China
Diva cucumber seeds are hybrid, parthenocarpic variety producing seedless, burpless cucumbers without pollination needs. HTS 1209.91.80.40 applies to these cucumber seeds used for sowing, as vegetable seeds not excluded by Chapter 12 provisions.
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
• For hybrid seeds, provide breeder certificates confirming F1 hybrid status to avoid purity disputes
• Store and ship below 10°C with silica packs to maintain >90% viability during transit