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Plastic Seed Packet Bag from Japan

Small foil-lined polyethylene bags for packaging flower or vegetable seeds. Moisture barrier properties classify under HTS 3923.29.00.00 other plastics sacks. Heat-sealed edges.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain PPQ 525 permit for seed import compliance

• Declare metallized layer thickness (<0.001mm typically integral)

• Phytosanitary certificates mandatory regardless of plastic