White Clover Seeds (Trifolium repens)
White clover seeds from Trifolium repens, a low-growing perennial legume used for pasture and cover cropping. Classified under HTS 1209.22.20.00 as seeds of forage plants specifically white and ladino clover varieties for sowing. They fix nitrogen in soil, improving fertility for grazing animals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically white or ladino varieties
Other clover seeds (Trifolium spp.) fall under the broader subheading excluding white/ladino.
If processed or not explicitly for sowing
Plants/herbs used for other purposes than sowing move to heading 1211 for medicinal or similar plants.
If defatted and used as bran or meal
Processed legume seeds for animal feed shift to Chapter 23 residues and preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed purity over 99% and freedom from weeds/quarantine pests
• Verify germination rates via official tests; U.S. requires minimum 85% for white clover imports
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 12 products not for sowing; declare end-use as agricultural sowing
Related Products under HTS 1209.22.20.00
Ladino Clover Seeds (Trifolium repens var. ladon)
Ladino clover seeds, a large-leafed variety of white clover (Trifolium repens), prized for high yield in pastures and hay production. Fits HTS 1209.22.20.00 for white and ladino clover seeds used for sowing in forage applications. Excellent for erosion control and livestock forage.
Dutch White Clover Seeds
Dutch white clover seeds, a fine-stemmed variety of white clover for lawns, pastures, and green manures. Covered by HTS 1209.22.20.00 as white clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds for sowing. Provides dense ground cover and nitrogen fixation.
New Zealand Ladino Clover Seeds
Premium New Zealand ladino clover seeds known for disease resistance and high forage quality. HTS 1209.22.20.00 applies to these white and ladino clover seeds for agricultural sowing. Widely used in rotational grazing systems.
Inoculated White Clover Seeds
Pre-inoculated white clover seeds coated with Rhizobium bacteria for enhanced nitrogen fixation upon sowing. Still classified under HTS 1209.22.20.00 as white clover forage seeds. Ideal for organic farming and pasture establishment.
Organic Certified Ladino Clover Seeds
Organic ladino clover seeds certified free from synthetic pesticides and GMOs for sustainable agriculture. HTS 1209.22.20.00 for white and ladino clover seeds used for sowing. Preferred for organic pastures and cover crops.
AberWhite II White Clover Seeds
AberWhite II, a proprietary white clover variety bred for persistence and bloat resistance in dairy pastures. Falls under HTS 1209.22.20.00 as white clover seeds for sowing. High digestibility for milk production.