Rice Breeding Line Seed Samples from Japan
Experimental rice breeding line seeds imported for USDA flood-tolerant rice development program. HTS 9808.00.60.00 classification for Department of Agriculture planting material. Critical for food security research in changing climate conditions.
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 rice blast resistance testing data; use sealed seed packets with tracking; ship to quarantined research facilities