Finch Seed Mix from China
A premium blend of nyjer, millet, and sunflower chips designed specifically for finches and small songbirds. This mixed bird seed falls under HTS 2309.90.10.05 as it is a preparation used in animal feeding, classified as bird seed within mixed feeds or ingredients. It provides essential nutrition to attract and sustain wild birds at feeders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the mix contains at least 50% seeds suitable for birds to avoid reclassification as general animal feed
• Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional analysis on commercial invoices to comply with USDA APHIS requirements
• Check for pesticide residues as bird seed imports often face scrutiny under plant protection regulations