Broccoli Seeds for Sowing from China
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.
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
• 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