1209.91.80
Other
This code covers seeds for sowing, specifically vegetable seeds like broccoli, cabbage, and tomatoes. Use this code when importing these types of seeds for planting, as duty is typically $1.50 per kilogram, with potential free trade agreement benefits depending on the origin country.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1209.91.80
AI Summary
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 12, which covers seeds, fruits, and spores used for sowing. The specific code 1209.91.80 covers vegetable seeds, specifically those not otherwise specified. Numerous subdivisions exist within this code to identify specific vegetable types like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes; when reporting, select the most precise statistical suffix that matches the exact type of vegetable seed being imported. If a specific vegetable isn't listed, use the 'Other' suffix (1209.91.80.90) to ensure accurate statistical reporting.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
1.5¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 1209.91.80 and its subdivisions is reported in kilograms. The general rate is 1.5¢/kg, applying to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement. However, a free duty rate applies to goods originating from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Panama, Peru, Singapore, and other countries participating in eligible FTA or preference programs. This means that imports from these designated countries, meeting the rules of origin requirements, will not be subject to the 1.5¢/kg duty. The special and general rates apply equally to all subdivisions (1209.91.80.05 through 1209.91.80.90) under this code.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 13.2¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1209.91.80.05
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Broccoli
1209.91.80.08
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Cabbage: > Green cabbage
1209.91.80.09
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Cabbage: > Other
1209.91.80.10
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Carrot
1209.91.80.20
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Radish
1209.91.80.30
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Spinach
1209.91.80.40
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Cucumber
1209.91.80.45
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Kale
1209.91.80.47
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Kohlrabi
1209.91.80.50
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Lettuce
1209.91.80.54
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Parsnip
1209.91.80.55
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Pumpkin
1209.91.80.60
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Squash
1209.91.80.70
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Tomato
1209.91.80.74
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Turnip
1209.91.80.90
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Vegetable seeds: > Other > Other
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