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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If declared as standard white clover
Basic white clover seeds use 1209.22.20; only specific large-leaf varieties like Ladino go to 'other'.
If sold in multi-species pasture mixes
Mixed forage seed packets classify under generic 'other forage seeds' regardless of clover dominance.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source AOSCA-certified seeds to verify varietal purity (minimum 99% Ladino content)
• Conduct small plot trials post-import to confirm adaptation before large-scale sowing
• Label with both common and scientific names to prevent CBP confusion with generic white clover
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