Broccoli Seeds for Sowing from Canada
High-quality broccoli (Brassica oleracea) seeds specifically bred and packaged for agricultural sowing to produce broccoli crops. These fall under HTS 1209.91.80.90 as 'other vegetable seeds' used for sowing, distinct from Chapter 7 fresh vegetables. They meet the chapter note criteria for seeds intended for propagation rather than consumption.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability and freedom from pests to meet USDA APHIS requirements
• Label packages clearly as 'for sowing' to avoid reclassification as edible seeds under Chapter 12 headings 1201-1207
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient germination test data, which can delay customs clearance