Creeping Red Fescue Seed
Creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra) fine turf seeds for shade-tolerant lawn sowing. HTS 1209.99.41 for other grass seeds of sowing kind, not forest/fruit tree seeds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If celery-contaminated lots over 5%
Trace contaminants trigger mixture subheading.
If processed into birdseed mix
Prepared animal feed preparations exclude sowing seeds.
If germinated into young plants
Live propagated material classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Include variety certificates for turf-quality claims during customs review
โข Monitor humidity in containers; seeds >12% moisture risk rejection
โข Differentiate from 1208 meals by proving intact seed form
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