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%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
• Include rice blast resistance testing data; use sealed seed packets with tracking; ship to quarantined research facilities