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HTS 9808.00.60Articles for the use of the Department of Agriculture or of the United States Botanic Garden:Plants, seeds and all other material for planting

What that translates to:Plants, seeds and planting material for USDA or U.S. Botanic Garden

Also written 98080060 or 9808.00.6000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Plants, seeds and planting material for USDA or U.S.… (HTS 9808.00.60) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.

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Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Articles for the use of the Department of Agriculture or of the United States Botanic Garden: Plants, seeds and all other material for planting

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.

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The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

  • 9808.00.6000 (9808006000)Plants, seeds and all other material for planting · reported in kg

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Questions about HTS 9808.00.60

What is the duty rate for HTS 9808.00.60?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 9808.00.60 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9808.00.60 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9808.00.60 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9808.00.60 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.