1209.29.91.40Orchard grass
HTS Code 1209.29.91.40 covers any article best defined as Vegetable ProductsOil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodderSeeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing:Seeds of forage plants:Other:OtherOrchard grass in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 1209.29.91.40
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 25%
- $2,500.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 25.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $12,547.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 1209.29.91.40
Set at 1209.29.91 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 8%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China25%
- Mexico0%
- Canada0%
- Vietnam0%
- Germany0%
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US Import Duty on HTS 1209.29.91.40 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 16 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 25% |
| Mexico | Free | None | 0% |
| Canada | Free | None | 0% |
| Vietnam | Free | None | 0% |
| Germany | Free | None | 0% |
| Japan | Free | None | 0% |
| South Korea | Free | None | 0% |
| Taiwan | Free | None | 0% |
| India | Free | None | 0% |
| Ireland | Free | None | 0% |
| Italy | Free | None | 0% |
| Switzerland | Free | None | 0% |
| Thailand | Free | None | 0% |
| Malaysia | Free | None | 0% |
| United Kingdom | Free | None | 0% |
| France | Free | None | 0% |
| Indonesia | Free | None | 0% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 25% |
| Bangladesh | Free | None | 0% |
| Cambodia | Free | None | 0% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Canada pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Brazil pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1209.29.91.40 From
In 2025 the US imported $4M of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40), down 22% on 2024, mostly from Denmark (43%), New Zealand (35%) and Sweden (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $2M | 43% | 59% | 0% |
| New Zealand | $1M | 35% | 180% | 0% |
| Sweden | $301K | 8% | 468% | 0% |
| Germany | $243K | 6% | 4% | 0% |
| Canada | $235K | 6% | 79% | 0% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 2% | New | 0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
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What does HTS code 1209.29.91.40 cover?
HTS code 1209.29.91.40 covers orchard grass, classified under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1209.29.91.40?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1209.29.91.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 8%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of orchard grass (HTS 1209.29.91.40) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Where does the US import HTS 1209.29.91.40 from?
In 2025 the US imported $4M of orchard grass under HTS 1209.29.91.40, mostly from Denmark (43%), New Zealand (35%) and Sweden (8%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 1209.29.91.40?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 1209.29.91.40 is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 16 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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