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1209.91.20.00 - Celery 🖩

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 Duty4.4¢/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 code, 1209.91.20.00, specifically classifies celery seeds intended for sowing. Within the broader category of "Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing," this sub-classification focuses on the seeds of vegetable plants. The term "celery" refers to the common edible plant known for its fibrous stalks, leaves, and seeds, all of which originate from the same species.

The distinction between this code and its sibling categories lies in the specific vegetable species. While 1209.91.10.00 covers cauliflower seeds, 1209.91.40.00 pertains to onion seeds, and 1209.91.50.00 is for parsley seeds, this code is exclusively for celery seeds. The intent for sowing is the defining characteristic that places these items under heading 1209.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 1209.91.20.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, any seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens) intended for propagation fall under this specific classification, provided they are not otherwise classified under more specific provisions for ready-to-eat vegetables or other industrial uses. The key criterion for classification here is the seed form and its intended agricultural use.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1209.91.20.00?
HTS code 1209.91.20.00 covers Celery 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 1209.91.20.00?
This classification covers Celery. It is a subcategory of Vegetable seeds: (1209.91).
›What is the import duty rate for 1209.91.20.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1209.91.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 4.4¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1209.91.20.00?
Imports under HTS 1209.91.20.00 are measured in kg.

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