Kale Seeds for Sowing from China
Curly kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) seeds selected for high yield and disease resistance, packaged for farmer sowing. HTS 1209.91.80.90 applies to these as other vegetable seeds for propagation, adhering to chapter exclusions for fresh produce.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Secure import permits from APHIS for brassica family seeds due to potential pest risks
• Use tamper-evident packaging to demonstrate integrity for sowing viability
• Document varietal purity to counter common reclassification attempts