Roundup Ready Soybean Seeds
Genetically modified soybean seeds resistant to glyphosate herbicide, for commercial farming. HTS 1201.10.00.00 applies to these biotech seeds as soybean seeds for sowing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If damaged/broken during biotech processing
Broken GMO soybeans classify as other soybeans.
If lab diagnostic reagents derived from GM soy
Biotech reagents for lab use go to Chapter 38.
If dried for food rather than planting
Food-prepared GM soybeans are Chapter 7 vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File APHIS VS 16-3 permits well in advance for GMO seed imports
• Provide biotech event documentation matching EPA/USDA approvals
• Label distinctly as GMO to avoid non-compliance fines
Related Products under HTS 1201.10.00.00
Whole Soybean Seeds
Undeveloped soybeans harvested directly from the plant, used primarily for planting new crops. These intact seeds fall under HTS 1201.10.00.00 as soybean seeds, whether or not broken, intended for sowing purposes.
Non-GMO Soybean Seeds
Soybean seeds certified free from genetic modification, suitable for organic farming and sowing. Classified under HTS 1201.10.00.00 as seed soybeans, distinct from processed or hybrid varieties.
High-Yield Soybean Seeds
Premium soybean seeds bred for superior crop yields, packaged for agricultural planting. These fall under HTS 1201.10.00.00 as soybean seeds for sowing, prior to any processing.
Organic Soybean Seeds
Certified organic soybeans in seed form, grown without synthetic pesticides for planting. HTS 1201.10.00.00 covers these as raw soybean seeds for agricultural use.
Inoculated Soybean Seeds
Soybean seeds pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation for planting. Still classified as seeds under HTS 1201.10.00.00 since inoculation doesn't alter seed form.
Food-Grade Soybean Seeds
High-quality soybean seeds selected for potential food processing but imported in seed form for planting. Under HTS 1201.10.00.00 as seeds, not yet processed.