Legume Cover Crop Seed Trials from Japan
Inoculated legume cover crop seeds for USDA soil health research demonstrations. Classified under 9808.00.60.00 as planting material for Department of Agriculture conservation programs. Evaluates nitrogen fixation capabilities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include nitrogen fixation strain documentation; specify conservation district partners; soil health project authorization