Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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