Butternut Squash Seeds from China
Premium butternut squash seeds (Cucurbita moschata) designed for agricultural sowing to yield sweet, nutty winter squash. Classified in HTS 1209.91.80.60 as squash vegetable seeds for planting per chapter notes. These are untreated hybrid varieties with high germination rates for commercial production.
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
• Include Small Lots of Seed import permits if quantities exceed regulated thresholds under US federal seed laws
• Label with varietal name, lot number, and origin to facilitate CBP inspection and prevent quarantine issues
• Test for GMO content if applicable, as squash seeds may require additional biotech event approvals