Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds
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Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 1209.21.00.00
Alfalfa Sowing Seeds
High-germination alfalfa seeds specifically cultivated and packaged for sowing in forage crop production. These seeds are of the species Medicago sativa (lucerne) and are classifiable under tariff item 1209.21.00 as seeds of forage plants used for sowing.
1209.21.00Certified Alfagraze Alfalfa Seed
Certified Alfagraze alfalfa seeds are a grazing-tolerant variety for rotational pasture systems. These certified lucerne seeds for forage sowing fall under tariff item 1209.21.00 as seeds of forage plants.
1209.21.00Certified AmeriStand 402Z Alfalfa Seed
Certified AmeriStand 402Z alfalfa seeds feature Zadaria root rot resistance for wetter soils, enhancing forage reliability. These certified lucerne seeds for sowing are covered by tariff item 1209.21.00.
1209.21.00Certified Baron Alfalfa Seed
Certified Baron alfalfa seeds are a high-quality variety of lucerne seeds specifically bred for superior forage yield and disease resistance, used primarily for sowing in pastures and hay fields. They fall under tariff item 1209.21.00 as certified forage seeds.
1209.21.00Certified Organic Alfalfa Seeds
Organic-certified alfalfa (lucerne) seeds meeting organic standards, packaged in small lots for agricultural sowing. These seeds are classifiable under tariff item 1209.21.00 as they are pure alfalfa forage seeds used for sowing, compliant with chapter notes.
1209.21.00Dormant Alfalfa Seeds
Scarified dormant alfalfa seeds designed for late-season sowing in arid regions. These seeds remain 'seeds of alfalfa (lucerne)' for forage planting, with dormancy treatments not affecting sowing classification under tariff item 1209.21.00.
1209.21.00Film-Coated Alfalfa Seeds
Alfalfa sowing seeds with a thin polymer film coating for pest protection and flowability. Thin film coatings are accepted under tariff item 1209.21.00 for forage seeds used for sowing, as they do not change the essential character of the seeds.
1209.21.00GMO Alfalfa Seeds
Genetically modified Roundup Ready alfalfa seeds for herbicide-tolerant forage cropping. Classified under tariff item 1209.21.00 as alfalfa sowing seeds; GMO status affects regulation but not tariff heading.
1209.21.00High-Protein Alfalfa Variety Seeds
Clover Root Curved alfalfa seeds bred for superior protein content in forage yields, sold in 50lb bags for farm sowing. These are alfalfa (lucerne) seeds of forage plants used for sowing, fitting tariff item 1209.21.00.
1209.21.00Inoculated Alfalfa Seeds
Alfalfa seeds pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown. Still classified as alfalfa (lucerne) seeds under tariff item 1209.21.00 since inoculation is a common treatment for forage sowing seeds.
1209.21.00Irrigated Alfalfa Seeds
Alfalfa seeds optimized for irrigated forage production in arid zones. These are pure sowing seeds of lucerne (alfalfa) under tariff item 1209.21.00, meeting the chapter definition for forage plant seeds.
1209.21.00Pelleted Alfalfa Sowing Seeds
Alfalfa seeds pelleted with clay for precision planting equipment, maintaining 85%+ germination. Remains under tariff item 1209.21.00 as pelleting is standard for sowing seeds and does not constitute 'processing' excluding them.
1209.21.00Small Packet Alfalfa Seeds
Retail-packed alfalfa seeds in 1oz packets for home garden or small farm sowing. Tariff item 1209.21.00 applies regardless of packaging size, as classification follows the seed type for forage sowing.
1209.21.00Winter-Hardy Alfalfa Seeds
Vernem alfalfa variety seeds selected for cold tolerance in northern climates, packaged for direct farm sowing. Tariff item 1209.21.00 covers all alfalfa (lucerne) forage seeds for sowing per the hierarchy.