Turkish Oriental Tobacco Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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