1209.91.80.40/Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds/Canada

Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds from Canada

Straight Eight cucumber seeds (Cucumis sativus) are a popular heirloom variety producing uniform, 8-inch dark green cucumbers ideal for slicing and pickling. These seeds are specifically classified under HTS 1209.91.80.40 as vegetable seeds of cucumbers used for sowing, falling within the 'other' category for non-excluded vegetable seeds per Chapter 12 notes.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

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Import Tips

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country authorities confirming seeds are free from pests and diseases specific to cucumbers

• Declare exact variety and purity percentage (e.g

• 98% germination) on commercial invoice to match HTS 1209.91.80.40 classification

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as spice seeds (Chapter 9); cucumber seeds are strictly for vegetable sowing