Broccoli Seeds for Sowing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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