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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of seeds, fruit and spores (nes) (SITC 29259) totaled $346K in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Seeds, Fruit and Spores (NES) paid $37K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $312K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Seeds, Fruit and Spores (NES) imports of $346K in April 2026 ran 63% below the year-to-date monthly average of $942K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlanting seeds, propagating fruit, and spores not elsewhere specified in the SITC schedule occupy a residual classification that catches botanically diverse material — from fern spores to specialty crop seeds — not captured by commodity-specific headings. USDA APHIS enforces phytosanitary requirements at entry, and shipments typically require a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin. Importers should confirm whether specific seed varieties are subject to APHIS permit requirements or quarantine restrictions before shipment.
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Most seed shipments require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country's national plant protection organization, and certain species may additionally require an USDA APHIS import permit. Admissibility depends on the specific genus and species, so consulting APHIS's Plant Protection and Quarantine program before shipment is strongly advised.
The NES designation means this heading applies only when no more specific SITC heading covers the seed or spore in question. Importers should first check whether the commodity fits a named crop category — such as cereal, oilseed, or vegetable seed headings — before defaulting to this residual code, as misclassification can affect duty treatment and statistical reporting.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $3K | $647K | +$644K |
| ZAMBIA | -- | $172K | +$172K |
| COLOMBIA | -- | $148K | +$148K |
| NETHERLANDS | $102K | $43K | -$59K |
| CANADA | $10K | $65K | +$56K |
Monthly import values over time