Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds

Sugar Pie pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) are small-fruited variety seeds ideal for sowing in pie and baking pumpkin production. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.55 as other pumpkin vegetable seeds for sowing, excluding common beans or celery.

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.

1209.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If seeds of celery rather than pumpkin

Celery seeds have a dedicated subheading in 1209.29, separate from other vegetable seeds.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If processed into animal feed preparations

Post-processing into feed mixtures moves to Chapter 23 residues and preparations.

0602.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If germinated into seedlings before import

Live plants or bulbs derived from seeds fall under Chapter 6 for live trees and plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain official seed analysis reports confirming germination rates above 80% for import clearance

Declare as 'for sowing only' on invoices to distinguish from edible seeds and ensure correct Chapter 12 classification

Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for cucurbit seeds to avoid quarantine issues