Zucchini Squash Seeds from China
High-quality zucchini squash seeds (Cucurbita pepo) specifically bred for sowing in home gardens and commercial farms. These seeds are classified under HTS 1209.91.80.60 as vegetable seeds of squash used for planting, producing prolific green summer squash. They meet the chapter note definition for seeds used for sowing, excluding harvested vegetables.
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
• Verify seed viability and purity certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import regulations for prohibited noxious weeds
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests and diseases specific to squash seeds
• Avoid misclassification as harvested squash (0709.99) by clearly labeling packets as 'for sowing' with germination rates