Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin Seeds

Seeds from the classic Jack O'Lantern pumpkin variety, used for sowing Halloween carving pumpkins with ribbed skins. HTS 1209.91.80.55 covers these as other pumpkin seeds for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding cereals or spices.

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.

1209.91.20Same rate: 35%

If common beans or cowpeas instead

Specific subheadings exist for bean seeds within vegetable seeds of heading 1209.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If parts used for medicinal or herbal purposes

Plants or parts for non-seed uses may shift to heading 1211 for medicinal plants.

3101.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If treated as basic fertilizers containing seed nutrients

Seed-based fertilizers are classified under Chapter 31, not as sowing seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use tamper-evident packaging and include lot numbers for traceability in case of pest interceptions

Avoid bulk packaging that could imply food use; opt for retail sowing packets to reinforce classification

Monitor updates to seed quarantine lists for origin countries to prevent rejection at ports