Rice Breeding Line Seed Samples from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include rice blast resistance testing data; use sealed seed packets with tracking; ship to quarantined research facilities