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1209.22.40.41 - Double cut 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty18¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category specifically classifies seeds of red clover (Trifolium pratense) intended for sowing. Red clover is a widely cultivated forage plant known for its nutritious value and soil-enriching properties. The "double cut" designation within this subheading likely refers to a specific processing or grading standard of the seed, though the precise criteria for this designation are not further detailed within the HTS itself and may be subject to additional interpretive notes or trade practices.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 1209.22.40.49 "Other," which would encompass red clover seeds that do not meet the specific "double cut" criteria or any other specialized classification within the red clover seed group. The defining factor for classification here is the adherence to the "double cut" characteristic, differentiating it from other grades or types of red clover seed.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this specific HTS code. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level based on the type of forage plant seed (clover), the specific species (red clover), and the described processing characteristic ("double cut"). Classification decisions at this point would rely on confirming that the imported goods are indeed seeds of red clover and meet the implied standard of "double cut" as understood in the relevant trade context.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1209.22.40.41?
HTS code 1209.22.40.41 covers Double cut under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder.
›What products are classified under 1209.22.40.41?
This classification covers Double cut. It is a subcategory of Red:.
›What is the import duty rate for 1209.22.40.41?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1209.22.40.41 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 18¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1209.22.40.41?
Imports under HTS 1209.22.40.41 are measured in kg.

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