Shogoin Turnip Seeds from China
Shogoin turnip seeds (Brassica rapa var. shogoin) are Japanese heirloom variety used for sowing to grow flat-rooted turnips ideal for greens and pickling. They fall under HTS 1209.91.80.74 as turnip vegetable seeds for sowing per Chapter 12 definitions. Excludes non-sowing uses or Chapter 7 fresh produce.
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 seed lot analysis reports for varietal purity to comply with international seed trade regulations
• Check for Small Lots of Seed permit if importing quantities under USDA thresholds
• Avoid bulk packaging without origin labeling to prevent quarantine holds