1209.91.80.45/Curly Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)/Canada

Curly Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) from Canada

These are seeds of the curly kale variety, specifically Brassica oleracea var. acephala, used for sowing to grow leafy green kale plants. They fall under HTS 1209.91.80.45 as vegetable seeds of the 'other' category, designated for kale, intended exclusively for agricultural planting rather than consumption.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability and freedom from pests/quarantine issues for US import

• Label packages clearly as 'seeds for sowing' to distinguish from edible seeds under Chapter 12 exclusions

• Verify germination rates >80% as required for sowing seeds; test for erucic acid if contested