Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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