English Oak Acorns

Acorns from Quercus robur, the English oak tree, used for sowing to propagate oak trees in forestry and landscaping. Classified under HTS 1209.99.20.00 as seeds of trees used for sowing, specifically tree seeds other than beet, grass, or forest tree seeds excluded elsewhere.

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.

1209.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If seeds of forest trees

Forest tree seeds like conifers fall under 1209.91, while ornamental or fruit trees go to 1209.99.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If not used for sowing

Chapter notes exclude non-sowing seeds; they'd classify as plants/parts under 1211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seed viability and purity certificates to meet phytosanitary import requirements for sowing seeds

Obtain plant import permits from APHIS as tree seeds are regulated to prevent pests

Avoid misclassification as unsorted forest products by providing sowing-use documentation