1209.22.40
Other
This code covers clover seeds specifically for sowing purposes, with various subdivisions for different clover types like Alsike, Crimson, and Red. Use this code when importing these seeds for planting, as they generally receive free duty treatment under standard trade agreements, falling within Chapter 12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1209.22.40
This tariff code falls within Chapter 12, which covers seeds, fruits, and spores used for sowing. Specifically, code 1209.22.40 covers clover seeds, excluding those specifically mentioned elsewhere. Several subdivisions exist to further classify the type of clover seed, including Alsike, Crimson, Red (double cut or other), Sweet, and an ‘other’ category for any clover not explicitly listed. When reporting, choose the appropriate subdivision suffix (like .20, .30, .41, etc.) to specify the exact type of clover seed being imported, or use .95 for any other clover seed not listed.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 1209.22.40 and its subdivisions is free, indicating no standard tariff applies to goods falling under this classification. Goods eligible for preferential trade agreements or programs may qualify for special rates, which are not specified in this record. All quantities are to be reported in kilograms (kg). This means that while the base rate is free, specific FTAs or preference programs could offer reduced or eliminated duties for qualifying goods, but the details of those programs aren't outlined here. The subdivisions (1209.22.40.20 through 1209.22.40.95) all share the same duty structure as the main code.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 18¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1209.22.40.20
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds: > Other > Alsike
1209.22.40.30
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds: > Other > Crimson
1209.22.40.41
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds: > Other > Red: > Double cut
1209.22.40.49
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds: > Other > Red: > Other
1209.22.40.60
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds: > Other > Sweet
1209.22.40.95
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds: > Other > Other
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