Mammoth Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense var. mammoth)
Mammoth red clover seeds, a late-maturing variety of Trifolium pratense for hay production and soil improvement through nitrogen fixation. Fits HTS 1209.22.4049 as 'other' red clover forage seeds used for sowing. Ideal for multi-year leys in temperate climates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alsike clover variety (Trifolium hybridum)
Alsike clover, a red clover hybrid, has its own subheading within red clover group.
If coated with fertilizers or inoculants exceeding seed weight
Fertilizer-coated seeds may be classified as animal/plant fertilizers in Chapter 31.
If marketed as herbal plants rather than sowing seeds
Dried clover plants for medicinal use shift to heading 1211 for plants used in pharmacy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed variety labeling and origin certificates to distinguish from 'common' red clover under the same HTS
• Conduct dodder-free inspections, as parasitic weeds are a frequent issue in clover seed imports
• Use Small Lots of Seed provisions for samples under 13 kg to simplify customs clearance
Related Products under HTS 1209.22.40.49
Medium Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense var. medium)
Medium red clover seeds from Trifolium pratense, used primarily for sowing in pastures and cover crops to improve soil nitrogen levels. Classified under HTS 1209.22.4049 as 'other' red clover seeds of forage plants intended for sowing, excluding varieties specified elsewhere. These seeds support livestock forage and rotational grazing systems.
Common Red Clover Inoculated Seeds (Trifolium pratense common)
Standard common red clover seeds pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria for enhanced nitrogen fixation when sown. HTS 1209.22.4049 covers these as other red clover forage seeds for sowing, with inoculation not affecting classification. Used in organic farming rotations.
Dutch Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense var. Dutch)
Dutch variety red clover seeds known for early maturity and high yield in short-term leys. Classified in HTS 1209.22.4049 as other red clover seeds for forage sowing. Popular in European-style pasture mixes.
Certified Organic Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense organic)
Certified organic medium red clover seeds grown without synthetic pesticides for organic pasture establishment. HTS 1209.22.4049 applies to these other red forage seeds used for sowing. Meets NOP standards for soil health crops.
Kenland Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense Kenland)
Kenland variety red clover seeds, bred for disease resistance and persistence in pastures. Under HTS 1209.22.4049 as other red clover for sowing in forage applications. Suited for southeastern US climates.
Lakeland Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense Lakeland)
Lakeland red clover seeds selected for wet soil tolerance and bloat reduction in cattle pastures. HTS 1209.22.4049 for other red forage seeds for sowing. Enhances mixed grass-clover swards.