Kohlrabi Sowing Seeds

High-quality kohlrabi seeds (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) specifically selected for planting in vegetable gardens or farms. These seeds are untreated and intended solely for sowing to produce kohlrabi bulbs. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.47 as vegetable seeds of kohlrabi used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding vegetables of Chapter 7.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If not specifically kohlrabi but other minor vegetable seeds

HTS 1209.91.8080 covers other vegetable seeds excluding those enumerated like kohlrabi; used when variety doesn't match .47 subheading.

0714.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dried for human consumption rather than sowing

Dried vegetable seeds for food use fall under Chapter 7 as leguminous vegetables or dried vegetables, not Chapter 12 sowing seeds.

1209.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mixed with fodder crop seeds for animal forage sowing

Seeds of forage plants like grasses shift to 1209.99, as Chapter notes distinguish vegetable seeds from herbage or fodder seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seeds are free of pests and diseases specific to Brassica crops

Provide proof of sowing intent (e.g

invoices labeling as 'for planting') to avoid reclassification as food products under Chapter 7

Test for germination rates above 80% as required by US seed import laws; declare purity levels to prevent customs holds

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Certified organic seeds of the Early White Vienna kohlrabi variety, packaged for home gardeners and small farms. These non-GMO seeds yield crisp, mild bulbs and are primed for high germination. Falls under HTS 1209.91.80.47 as kohlrabi vegetable seeds for sowing, distinct from processed or food-use seeds.

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Treated Kohlrabi Seeds - Thiram Fungicide

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