Roma Tomato Seeds

Paste-type Roma tomato seeds for plum-shaped fruits used in sauces and canning. HTS 1209.91.80.70 applies to these as other vegetable seeds of tomatoes for sowing purposes. Determinate growth habit suits mechanical harvesting.

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.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If alternate tomato varieties not specified under 80.70

1209.91.80 uses statistical suffixes for specific tomato seed types; check variety lists.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If used for ornamental or medicinal plant parts

Heading 1211 covers herbs/plants (e.g., basil), excluding Chapter 9 products but not sowing seeds of vegetables.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemically treated as prepared chemical additives

Treated seeds may shift to Chapter 38 for prepared substances rather than raw sowing seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

File PPQ Form 587 for small lots or 526 for bulk to meet USDA seed import permit requirements

Test for GMO status if applicable, as some countries require separate declarations