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Broccoli Seeds for Sowing

High-quality broccoli (Brassica oleracea) seeds specifically intended for agricultural sowing to produce vegetable crops. These fall under HTS 1209.91.80 as other vegetable seeds used for sowing, distinct from those in Chapter 7 like fresh vegetables. They are not cereals, spices, or excluded products per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.10Same rate: 35%

If tomato seeds

Tomato seeds have a specific subheading; other vegetable seeds default to 'Other'.

0712.90.30.00Same rate: 35%

If dried for food consumption, not sowing

Dried leguminous vegetables or similar shift to Chapter 7 for edible seeds.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If herbal plants like basil, not vegetables

Seeds of herbs fall under heading 1211, excluding true vegetable seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seed health and freedom from pests

Declare seed variety, purity percentage (>90% typically required), and germination rate on invoices

Avoid misclassification as fresh vegetables (Chapter 7) by emphasizing 'for sowing' use