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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