Kentucky Burley Tobacco Seeds from Mexico
High-quality seeds of the Burley tobacco variety (Nicotiana tabacum), specifically selected and treated for sowing to produce flue-cured tobacco plants used in cigarette blending. Classified under HTS 1209.99.4170 as tobacco seeds of a kind used for sowing, falling within Chapter 12 for seeds intended for agricultural propagation. Excludes processed tobacco products or non-sowing seeds.
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Import Tips
• Verify seed viability and purity certificates to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for phytosanitary compliance
• Provide proof that seeds are untreated and intended solely for sowing, avoiding reclassification as merchandise under Chapter 24
• Declare exact variety and origin; common pitfalls include mislabeling as non-sowing seeds leading to higher duties