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1209.29.10.00 - Beet 🖩

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 Duty9¢/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 classification, 1209.29.10.00, specifically covers beet seeds intended for sowing. This encompasses a variety of beet types, including sugar beet, fodder beet, and garden beet varieties, where the primary purpose is to cultivate new plants for agricultural or horticultural use. The classification emphasizes the seed form and its intended application as a sowing material.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, 1209.29.91 ("Other"), is crucial. While both fall under "Seeds of forage plants: Other," this specific heading is reserved for beet seeds. The sibling category would encompass other types of seeds of forage plants that are not otherwise specifically enumerated or classified under distinct headings within this chapter. Therefore, the presence of the beet seed as the primary characteristic dictates classification here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification criteria are focused on identifying the commodity as beet seed and confirming its intended use for sowing. When classifying, one should ensure the goods are indeed beet seeds and not other plant parts or seeds of different species, and that their intended end-use is for propagation.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1209.29.10.00?
HTS code 1209.29.10.00 covers Beet 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 1209.29.10.00?
This classification covers Beet. It is a subcategory of Other: (1209.29).
›What is the import duty rate for 1209.29.10.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1209.29.10.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 9¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1209.29.10.00?
Imports under HTS 1209.29.10.00 are measured in kg.

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