Fennel Seeds for Sowing

Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) labeled for planting to cultivate fennel crops for herb or bulb production. Classified in HTS 1209.99.41.90 as other miscellaneous seeds used for sowing, distinct from spice uses excluded by chapter notes.

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.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 35%

If sold as culinary fennel spice seeds

Chapter notes exclude spice seeds from 1209 even if capable of sowing, directing them to heading 0910.

1209.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If determined to be celery seeds

Celery seeds have a specific provision under 1209.29, separate from the general 'other' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packages clearly as 'for sowing' with germination percentage; comply with country-of-origin seed quarantine rules; avoid mixing with spice-grade seeds to prevent chapter 9 reclassification

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