Seeds, in packages of a weight not exceeding 500 g each
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Products classified under Tariff item 1209.9
Amazing Cauliflower Seeds
Amazing hybrid cauliflower seeds produce large, firm heads with excellent flavor, ideal for commercial farming. These are seeds of a kind used for sowing, falling under heading 12.09 as vegetable seeds, specifically cauliflower seeds.
1209.91.10Beck's Purple Cauliflower Seeds
Beck's Purple F1 hybrid seeds deliver deep purple, heat-tolerant cauliflower for extended harvests. These are cauliflower seeds for sowing, classified under vegetable seeds of heading 12.09.
1209.91.10Purple Cape Cauliflower Seeds
Purple Cape heirloom cauliflower seeds yield vibrant purple heads rich in antioxidants, popular for specialty markets. These are vegetable seeds for sowing, classified under heading 12.09.
1209.91.10Romanesco Cauliflower Seeds
Romanesco seeds produce fractal-patterned lime-green heads, a Brassica oleracea cultivar known as cauliflower. These are seeds for sowing, falling under vegetable seeds in heading 12.09.
1209.91.10Snowball Cauliflower Seeds
Snowball cauliflower seeds (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) are specifically bred for producing early-maturing, self-blanching cauliflower heads with dense white curds. These are vegetable seeds for sowing, classified under heading 12.09.
1209.91.90Big Bertha Bell Pepper Seeds
Big Bertha Bell Pepper Seeds are high-yield hybrid seeds for Big Bertha sweet peppers, known for their extra-large fruits ideal for stuffing and salads. Packaged in small retail packets for gardeners, they are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90California Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds
California Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds are hybrid F1 seeds of the sweet bell pepper variety (Capsicum annuum), bred for high yields and disease resistance. They are imported for sowing to produce fresh peppers, falling under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing.
1209.91.90Cayenne Pepper Seeds
Cayenne Pepper Seeds are long, thin seeds of the Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum), imported for sowing to grow fresh peppers. Although the dried spice form exists, these seeds are for propagation, making them classifiable under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Cipollini Onion Seeds
Flat Italian cipollini onion seeds for small, sweet bulbs. These are standard onion sowing seeds, falling under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Conquistador Celery Seeds
Conquistador celery seeds are a bolt-resistant hybrid variety yielding uniform, dark green stalks ideal for field production. They fall under tariff item 1209.91.90 as celery-specific vegetable seeds designated for sowing purposes.
1209.91.90Curly Parsley Seeds for Sowing
Seeds of the curly leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. crispum) variety, designed for planting to produce the frilly-leafed garnish herb. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The curly leaf characteristic is a varietal trait that does not affect the tariff classification.
1209.91.90Dark Green Italian Parsley Seeds
Vigorous seeds of Dark Green Italian parsley, sown to produce robust plants with intense flavor for cooking. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The seeds are certified organic and are imported for herb production.
1209.91.90Evergreen Parsley Seeds
Seeds of the 'Evergreen' parsley cultivar known for year-round production in mild climates, used for sowing. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The cultivar is chosen for its continuous leaf production.
1209.91.90Florida 683 Celery Seeds
Florida 683 is a heat-tolerant celery seed variety developed for southern climates, producing medium-green stalks. It qualifies under tariff item 1209.91.90 for celery seeds used for sowing.
1209.91.90Giant of Italy Parsley Seeds
High-yield seeds of the 'Giant of Italy' parsley cultivar, bred for large flat leaves ideal for culinary use when grown. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The seeds are expressly for propagation of this parsley variety.
1209.91.90Golden Bell Sweet Pepper Seeds
Golden Bell Sweet Pepper Seeds are non-hybrid open-pollinated seeds for Golden Bell peppers, yielding sweet yellow fruits for fresh market use. Suitable for organic farming when sown directly, they fall under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Golden Boy Celery Seeds
Golden Boy celery seeds yield self-blanching golden stalks with mild flavor, popular for organic farming. Under tariff item 1209.91.90 as designated celery seeds for agricultural sowing.
1209.91.90Habanero Hot Pepper Seeds
Habanero Hot Pepper Seeds are fiery orange seeds of the Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense), prized for their intense heat and fruity flavor. Imported for sowing to produce fresh peppers, they are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds for propagation.
1209.91.90Hamburg Parsley Root Seeds
Seeds of the Hamburg parsley variety (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum), sown to grow edible roots used in European cuisine. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The root-producing characteristic does not affect the tariff classification.
1209.91.90Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1
F1 hybrid seeds producing Vidalia-type sweet onions, patented for disease resistance. Tariff item 1209.91.90 applies to these onion seeds intended for sowing, protected under plant variety rights. Not for direct consumption.
1209.91.90Jalapeño Pepper Seeds
Jalapeño Pepper Seeds are untreated, open-pollinated seeds of the Jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annuum), a medium-heat variety popular for pickling and fresh salsa. These seeds are intended for sowing, classifying them under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Merengo Celery Seeds
Merengo hybrid celery seeds offer disease resistance and uniform sizing for processing markets. Tariff item 1209.91.90 applies to these as purpose-grown celery sowing seeds.
1209.91.90Moss Curled Parsley Seeds
Seeds of the densely curled 'Moss Curled' parsley type, used for sowing to create ornamental yet edible herb plants. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The heirloom variety is valued for its decorative and culinary uses.
1209.91.90Multiplier Onion Seeds 'Perennial'
Perennial multiplier onion seeds for top-setting varieties that produce bulbils. Under tariff item 1209.91.90 as onion seeds for sowing. Used for continuous harvests without reseeding.
1209.91.90Organic Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds
Seeds of Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum, specifically the flat-leaf variety used for sowing in herb gardens and commercial farms. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The seeds are intended for planting to produce flat-leaf parsley.
1209.91.90Organic Walla Walla Onion Seeds
Certified organic seeds of the sweet Walla Walla onion, a heirloom variety known for its mild flavor and grown without chemical treatments. These seeds are imported for sowing to produce onion crops, falling under tariff item 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing. The organic certification does not affect the tariff classification.
1209.91.90Pelleted Texas Sweet Onion Seeds
Pellet-coated seeds of Texas Sweet onions, designed for precision planting machines to ensure uniform spacing and germination. The coating does not alter the primary function of the seeds, which is propagation, so they remain classified as vegetable seeds for sowing under tariff item 1209.91.90. The pellet material is considered a binder or coating that does not change the essential character.
1209.91.90Poblano Pepper Seeds
Poblano Pepper Seeds are dark green seeds of the Poblano pepper (Capsicum annuum), large mild chilies ideal for stuffing as chiles rellenos. Imported for sowing in commercial vegetable fields, they fall under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Red Knight Hybrid Pepper Seeds
Red Knight Hybrid Pepper Seeds are F1 hybrid seeds of the Red Knight variety, producing uniform red bell peppers resistant to common diseases. Designed for commercial growers sowing in greenhouses or fields, they are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Red Long Day Onion Seeds
Seeds of red-skinned, long-day onion varieties such as 'Redwing', which require extended daylight hours for bulb formation in northern latitudes. These seeds are imported for sowing to produce onion crops, and are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing. The long-day characteristic does not affect the tariff classification.
1209.91.90Scallion or Green Onion Seeds 'Evergreen'
Bunching onion seeds of the 'Evergreen Bunching' variety, used to grow green onions or scallions (Allium fistulosum). Despite the non-bulbing growth habit, these are still vegetable seeds for sowing and fall under tariff item 1209.91.90. They are commonly used in Asian cuisine and are imported for commercial or home gardening.
1209.91.90Shallot Seeds 'Zebrina'
True shallot seeds (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) of the 'Zebrina' F1 hybrid variety, which produce true-to-type plants unlike bulbils. These seeds are imported for sowing to cultivate shallots, and are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds. The hybrid nature does not change the tariff classification.
1209.91.90Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds are Japanese Shishito pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum), small mild pods with occasional heat, often blistered in cooking. These seeds are for sowing in gourmet vegetable crops, classifying them under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Sweet Banana Pepper Seeds
Sweet Banana Pepper Seeds are mild, yellow seeds of the Sweet Banana pepper (Capsicum annuum), elongated fruits perfect for frying or salads. These seeds are for sowing in vegetable production, falling under tariff item 1209.91.90 as other vegetable seeds.
1209.91.90Tall Utah 52-70R Celery Seeds
Tall Utah 52-70R is a standard open-pollinated celery seed variety known for its improved bolting resistance and high yield. Tariff item 1209.91.90 covers these as seeds of celery, a kind used for sowing per heading 1209 definitions.
1209.91.90Triple Curl Parsley Seeds
Premium seeds of the 'Triple Curl' variety featuring extra-frilly leaves, specifically for sowing in cool-season herb beds. These are vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing, classified under tariff item 1209.91.90. The slow-bolting characteristic is a varietal trait that does not affect classification.
1209.91.90Utah Tall Celery Seeds
Utah Tall celery seeds (Apium graveolens var. dulce) are a popular variety used for sowing to produce crisp, green celery stalks in home and commercial gardens. Classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as they are vegetable seeds for sowing.
1209.91.90Ventura Celery Seeds
Ventura celery seeds produce vigorous plants with excellent foliage quality and self-blanching stalks, suited for fresh market. Classified in tariff item 1209.91.90 as they meet the criteria for celery vegetable seeds used for sowing.
1209.91.90White Creole Short Day Onion Seeds
Short-day onion seeds of the 'Creole' variety, which produce white bulbs in milder climates with fewer daylight hours. These seeds are imported for sowing and fall under tariff item 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds of a kind used for sowing. The short-day characteristic is a horticultural trait that does not affect tariff classification.
1209.91.90Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds
Hybrid seeds of Allium cepa var. 'Sweet Spanish', specifically bred for large, mild-flavored onions suitable for fresh eating and cooking. These seeds are imported for sowing to produce onion crops, and are classified under tariff item 1209.91.90 as vegetable seeds. The hybrid nature does not affect the tariff classification.
1209.99.10Apple Tree Seeds
Apple tree seeds, extracted from Malus domestica fruit and prepared for sowing to propagate new apple trees in orchards. As seeds of fruit trees of a kind used for sowing, they fall under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10Cherry Blossom Tree Seeds
Cherry blossom tree seeds from Prunus serrulata, prepared for sowing ornamental varieties in parks and gardens. These are seeds of fruit trees used for sowing, falling under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10Dogwood Tree Seeds
Dogwood tree seeds, red drupes from Cornus florida, cleaned and prepared for sowing to propagate flowering dogwood trees. As seeds of forest or fruit trees used for sowing, they are covered by this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10English Oak Acorns
English oak acorns from Quercus robur, used for sowing to propagate oak trees in forestry and landscaping. These are seeds of forest trees of a kind used for sowing, falling under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10Japanese Maple Seeds
Japanese maple seeds, samaras from Acer palmatum, prepared for sowing in gardens and bonsai cultivation. These are seeds of trees used for sowing, falling under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10Magnolia Tree Seeds
Magnolia tree seeds from Magnolia grandiflora, scarified and prepared for sowing to propagate southern magnolia trees. These are seeds of trees used for sowing, falling under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10Peach Tree Seeds
Peach tree seeds, kernels from Prunus persica pits, viable for sowing peach rootstock trees. As seeds of fruit trees used for sowing, they fall under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.10Plum Tree Seeds
Plum tree seeds, stones from Prunus domestica, prepared for sowing to propagate plum trees. These are seeds of fruit trees used for sowing, falling under this tariff item per Chapter 12 note 3.
1209.99.20Angelica Seeds for Sowing
Angelica seeds (Angelica archangelica) prepared for sowing to establish angelica herb patches. These seeds are of a kind used for sowing and are not excluded by Chapter 12 notes, falling under the 'other' category for seeds in packages not exceeding 500 g.
1209.99.20Azalea Shrub Seeds
Azalea shrub seeds from Rhododendron simsii hybrids, packaged for sowing to produce compact ornamental shrubs. These seeds fall under tariff item 1209.99.20 as they are seeds of a kind used for sowing, not excluded by Chapter 12 notes.
1209.99.20Big Bluestem Seed
Big bluestem seeds from Andropogon gerardii, warm-season native grass seeds for prairie sowing and restoration projects. These seeds fall under 1209.99.20 as seeds of a kind used for sowing, packaged in small quantities for horticultural use.
1209.99.20Borage Seeds for Sowing
Borage seeds (Borago officinalis) designated for sowing to produce borage flowers and leaves for edible or ornamental use. These seeds are of a kind used for sowing and are not excluded by Chapter 12 notes, falling under the 'other' category for seeds in packages not exceeding 500 g.
1209.99.20Boxwood Shrub Seeds
Boxwood shrub seeds from Buxus sempervirens, intended for sowing to grow evergreen hedges and landscape shrubs. Classified under 1209.99.20 as seeds of a kind used for sowing, packaged in small quantities for gardeners.
1209.99.20Canada Wildrye Seed
Canada wildrye seeds from Elymus canadensis, native grass seeds for reclamation and erosion control sowing. Classified under 1209.99.20 as seeds of a kind used for sowing, packaged in small quantities for restoration projects.
1209.99.20Caraway Seeds for Sowing
Caraway seeds (Carum carvi) intended exclusively for sowing to grow caraway herb plants. These seeds are of a kind used for sowing and are not excluded by Chapter 12 notes, falling under the 'other' category for seeds in packages not exceeding 500 g.
1209.99.20Chervil Seeds for Sowing
Chervil seeds (Anthriscus cerefolium) packaged for sowing to cultivate fresh chervil herb in culinary gardens. These seeds fall under tariff item 1209.99.20 as they are seeds of a kind used for sowing, not elsewhere specified, and are in packages weighing 500 g or less.
1209.99.20Chewings Fescue Seed
Chewings fescue seeds from Festuca rubra subsp. commutata, fine turf grass seeds for lawn sowing. These seeds fall under 1209.99.20 as seeds of a kind used for sowing, packaged in small quantities for horticultural and landscaping use.
1209.99.20Coriander Seeds for Sowing
Coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) prepared for agricultural sowing to produce coriander plants for leaf or seed harvest. These seeds are classified under tariff item 1209.99.20 as they are sowing seeds of a kind not specifically covered elsewhere and are packaged in quantities of 500 g or less.
1209.99.20Creeping Red Fescue Seed
Creeping red fescue seeds from Festuca rubra, fine turf grass seeds for shade-tolerant lawn sowing. Classified under 1209.99.20 as seeds of a kind used for sowing, not excluded by Chapter 12 notes.
1209.99.20Fire-Cured Dark Tobacco Seeds
Seeds of dark fire-cured tobacco varieties like Dark Fired Kentucky, bred for robust flavor in chewing tobacco and snuff production via sowing. These tobacco seeds are classified as 'other' seeds for sowing under Chapter 12, in packages not exceeding 500 g.