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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 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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If celery-contaminated lots over 5%

Trace contaminants trigger mixture subheading.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If processed into birdseed mix

Prepared animal feed preparations exclude sowing seeds.

0602.90.90Lower: 22.3% vs 35%

If germinated into young plants

Live propagated material classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include variety certificates for turf-quality claims during customs review

Monitor humidity in containers; seeds >12% moisture risk rejection

Differentiate from 1208 meals by proving intact seed form