1209.99.41
Other
This code covers seeds, fruits, and spores used for sowing, including items like tobacco and other unspecified varieties. Use this code for importing these agricultural products, keeping in mind duty is generally $0.83/kg with potential free trade agreement benefits depending on the country of origin, as detailed within Chapter 12.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1209.99.41
AI Summary
This code falls within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds, miscellaneous grains, seeds, and certain industrial or medicinal plants. Code 1209.99.41 specifically covers seeds of a kind used for sowing that are classified as “other” after more specific seed types have been accounted for. This code has two subdivisions: 1209.99.41.70 for tobacco seeds, and 1209.99.41.90 for all other “other” seeds not specifically designated as tobacco; choose the appropriate suffix based on whether the seeds are for tobacco or another unspecified type. Duty rates are generally 0.83¢/kg, with potential for free duty depending on the country of origin and applicable trade agreements.
| 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.
0.83¢/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 HS code 1209.99.41 is generally 0.83¢/kg, reported in kilograms. However, special rates of Free apply to goods originating from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Singapore, provided they meet eligibility requirements under applicable Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. This special rate also applies to the subdivisions 1209.99.41.70 (Tobacco) and 1209.99.41.90 (Other), assuming the origin requirements are met; otherwise, the general duty rate of 0.83¢/kg applies to both. No other special rates or conditions are specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 13.2¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1209.99.41.70
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Other: > Other > Tobacco
1209.99.41.90
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Other: > Other: > Other > Other
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