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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If frozen or otherwise preserved onions

Prepared onion products (not seeds) go to Chapter 7 subheadings.

1209.91.20Same rate: 35%

If beet seeds

Beet seeds have dedicated subheading per hierarchy.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If for medicinal herbs like certain alliums

Herbal plant parts/seeds classify under 1211 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include fumigation certificate if required for bulb onion varieties

โ€ข Declare hybrid vs open-pollinated status for IP protection compliance

โ€ข Avoid bulk packaging that could imply oilseed use (heading 1207)

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