Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin Seeds from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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