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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.

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.

1209.91.40Same rate: 35%

If celery seeds

Celery has its own subheading within vegetable seeds.

0909Lower: 10% vs 35%

If coriander seeds for spice use

Seeds used as spices fall under Chapter 9, not for sowing.

1207.91.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If poppy seeds for oil extraction

Oilseeds like poppy are in heading 1207, regardless of sowing intent.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lot number, test date, and viability results from accredited labs in documentation

Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for certain carrot varieties to prevent noxious weeds

Label clearly as 'seeds for sowing' to distinguish from processed food products

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