Hollow Crown Parsnip Seeds

Hollow Crown parsnip seeds (Pastinaca sativa) are a heirloom variety specifically bred for sowing to produce long, tapered roots with sweet, nutty flavor. These seeds fall under HTS 1209.91.80.54 as vegetable seeds of the parsnip type used for sowing, excluding those classified as leguminous vegetables or cereals per chapter notes. They are untreated and packaged for home or commercial gardening.

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 carrot seeds instead of parsnip

Carrot seeds (Daucus carota) are separately specified under 1209.91.8040 within the other vegetable seeds subheading.

0709.70.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If imported as harvested parsnip roots, not seeds

Whole parsnip roots are fresh vegetables under Chapter 7, Heading 0709, not seeds for sowing.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed or not viable for sowing

Non-sowing vegetable materials like dried plant parts fall under Heading 1212 for miscellaneous plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seeds meet 'for sowing' criteria per Heading 1209 notes; provide germination test certificates to avoid reclassification as Chapter 7 vegetables

Ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country comply with USDA APHIS requirements for parsnip seeds to prevent quarantine issues

Label packets clearly with variety name, purity percentage, and sowing instructions to meet FDA and customs documentation standards