Turkish Oriental Tobacco Seeds from Canada
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco seeds (Nicotiana tabacum orientalis type) for sowing small-leafed, aromatic plants used in pipe and specialty blends. HTS 1209.99.4170 covers these as other tobacco seeds for sowing, per Chapter 12 excluding leguminous vegetables or Chapter 10 cereals.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure compliance with Tobacco Seed Act equivalents via APHIS; declare germination rates above 80%
• Avoid mixing with filler seeds; pure lots prevent contamination claims and duty disputes
• Document sowing intent with buyer contracts to counter arguments for merchandise classification