Cauliflower Seeds for Sowing from Japan
Premium cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) seeds designed for planting to yield cauliflower heads in commercial fields. Classified in HTS 1209.91.80.90 as other vegetable seeds for sowing per chapter notes excluding Chapter 7 products. These are propagation materials, not for direct human 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
• Include official germination percentage and purity analysis from accredited labs for customs validation
• Declare exact botanical name to prevent misclassification as spice or cereal seeds excluded by chapter notes
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain brassica seeds in sensitive markets