Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds from Canada
These are seeds of the Black Seeded Simpson variety, a popular loose-leaf lettuce known for its crisp green leaves and quick growth. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.50 as lettuce seeds specifically intended for sowing in vegetable gardens or farms. They meet the chapter note definition for seeds of a kind used for sowing, excluding leguminous vegetables or cereals.
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
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming the seeds are free from pests and diseases, as required for agricultural imports
• Verify purity and germination rates via lab testing to meet sowing seed standards and prevent reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient labeling of variety and origin, which can lead to customs delays