Kale Seeds for Sowing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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