Fennel Seeds for Sowing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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