Certified Industrial Hemp Seed for Sowing
High-quality industrial hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) specifically bred and certified for agricultural sowing to produce fiber or grain crops. These seeds fall under HTS 1207.99.0340 as hemp seeds intended for planting, distinguished from those used for oil extraction or consumption. They meet varietal purity standards for non-psychoactive industrial cultivation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intended for oil extraction or direct consumption
Hemp seeds not designated for sowing are classified as other hemp seeds for processing into oil or food, changing the subheading.
If classified as vegetable seeds for sowing
Seeds of leguminous vegetables fall under heading 1209 if they qualify as 'seeds of a kind used for sowing' excluding oil seeds of heading 1207.
If imported as herbal plant material rather than seeds
Hemp leaves or flowers for medicinal/herbal use shift to heading 1211 for plants used in pharmacy or perfumery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability for sowing and compliance with USDA APHIS hemp import regulations, including THC content below 0.3%
• Provide proof of sowing intent (e.g
• buyer contracts from licensed growers) to avoid reclassification as oil seeds under 1207.99.0140
• Verify state-specific hemp cultivation licenses for end-buyers to prevent customs holds on controlled substance concerns
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Finnish Unhulled Hemp Seed for Planting
Unhulled hemp seeds sourced from Finland, packaged for direct field sowing in industrial hemp production. Classified under HTS 1207.99.0340 due to their designation for propagation rather than crushing for oil. These seeds support high-yield fiber hemp varieties compliant with EU and US agricultural standards.
Canadian Finola Hemp Seed Variety for Sowing
Finola, a popular early-maturing hemp seed variety from Canada, intended exclusively for sowing in short-season climates. HTS 1207.99.0340 applies as these are other oil seeds (hemp) specifically for propagation, not for immediate oil pressing. Certified low-THC for industrial fiber and grain production.
Organic Certified Hemp Seed for Field Sowing
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High-Germination Hemp Seed Lot for Sowing
Premium hemp seed lots tested for 90%+ germination rates, packaged for commercial sowing operations. HTS 1207.99.0340 classification reflects their primary use in propagation of industrial hemp crops. Includes moisture-controlled packaging for viability.