Curly Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) from China
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 — 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
• 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