Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds from Canada
Buttercrunch seeds produce a Bibb-type lettuce with soft, buttery leaves ideal for home gardens. They are categorized under HTS 1209.91.80.50 for lettuce seeds used for sowing, aligning with chapter notes for vegetable seeds intended for propagation. Not applicable to harvested produce or spices.
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
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging clearly indicates 'for sowing' to distinguish from ornamental or processed products
• Comply with USDA APHIS regulations for seed imports, including declaration of noxious weed absence
• Watch for misdeclaration as Chapter 7 vegetables, which could trigger higher duties or quarantines