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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tomato seeds
Tomato seeds have a specific subheading; other vegetable seeds default to 'Other'.
If dried for food consumption, not sowing
Dried leguminous vegetables or similar shift to Chapter 7 for edible seeds.
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
โข Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seed health and freedom from pests
โข Declare seed variety, purity percentage (>90% typically required), and germination rate on invoices
โข Avoid misclassification as fresh vegetables (Chapter 7) by emphasizing 'for sowing' use
Related Products under HTS 1209.91.80
Carrot Seeds for Sowing
Daucus carota carrot seeds packaged and treated for planting in vegetable gardens or farms. Classified in HTS 1209.91.80 as other vegetable seeds for sowing, per chapter note defining such seeds outside excluded categories like cereals or spices.
Lettuce Seeds for Sowing
Lactuca sativa lettuce seeds designed for direct sowing in agricultural fields or hydroponic systems. This HTS 1209.91.80 covers other vegetable seeds for sowing, explicitly including those not listed in specific subheadings or excluded by chapter notes.
Onion Seeds for Sowing
Allium cepa onion seeds for commercial vegetable production, treated against fungal diseases. Falls under HTS 1209.91.80 for other vegetable seeds used for sowing, not qualifying as spices (Chapter 9) or cereals.
Pepper Seeds for Sowing
Capsicum annuum bell pepper seeds for vegetable farming, high germination rate. HTS 1209.91.80 applies to these other vegetable seeds for sowing, distinguishing from spice peppers in Chapter 9.
Radish Seeds for Sowing
Raphanus sativus radish seeds for quick-germinating vegetable crops. Classified as other vegetable seeds under HTS 1209.91.80 for sowing purposes, per chapter definitions.
Spinach Seeds for Sowing
Spinacia oleracea spinach seeds pelleted for precision planting in vegetable rows. HTS 1209.91.80 for other vegetable seeds used for sowing, not medicinal or spice products.