Alsike Clover Seeds
Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) seeds are specifically classified under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as 'other' clover seeds of Trifolium spp. used for sowing. These seeds are prized for their tolerance to wet soils and are commonly sown in pastures and hayfields for forage production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other grass or forage seeds
Seed mixtures for sowing fall under 1209.91 as 'other seeds of forage plants' rather than pure clover varieties.
If not explicitly for sowing use
Seeds not designated for sowing may classify under 1209.29 as other alfalfa or clover seeds unfit for planting.
If processed into pelleted form for animal feed
Pelleted clover seeds intended as feed rather than sowing shift to Chapter 23 as bran, sharps, and residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seed viability and freedom from pests like clover seed weevils
• Provide germination test results (minimum 85% purity typically required) and declare as 'for sowing' to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate labeling of scientific name (Trifolium hybridum) which can trigger CBP holds
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Red Clover Inoculated Seeds
Inoculated red clover (Trifolium pratense) seeds coated with Rhizobium bacteria for nitrogen fixation, classified under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other clover seeds for sowing. The inoculation enhances establishment in legume pastures and cover crops.
Ladino Clover Seeds
Ladino clover (Trifolium repens var. ladino), a large-leafed white clover variety, falls under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other clover seeds for sowing. Widely used for high-yield pasture mixes and erosion control plantings.
Crimson Clover Seeds
Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum) seeds for cover cropping and soil improvement, classified HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other Trifolium spp. seeds used for sowing. Popular for winter annual forage and green manure applications.
Berseem Clover Seeds
Berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum) seeds adapted for warm climates, under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other clover seeds for sowing. Excellent for multiple-cut hay production in Mediterranean and irrigated regions.
Organic Persian Clover Seeds
Certified organic Persian clover (Trifolium resupinatum) seeds classified HTS 1209.22.40.95 for organic forage sowing. Grown without synthetic pesticides, ideal for sustainable pasture establishment.
Micro-Coated Mammoth Clover Seeds
Micro-coated mammoth red clover seeds with polymer film for enhanced handling, under HTS 1209.22.40.95 as other clover seeds for sowing. Coating protects during planting equipment flow.