AOSCA Certified Rubra Red Fescue Lawn Seed
AOSCA-certified creeping red fescue seeds (Rubra type) are premium forage seeds for turfgrass sowing in golf courses and home lawns. Classified under HTS 1209.23.00.31 for their certified status as creeping red fescue seeds of a kind used for sowing. Certification ensures varietal purity over 98%.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alfalfa forage seeds instead
Alfalfa or other legume forage seeds shift to 1209.91, as they are distinct from grass seeds like fescue.
If tall fescue varieties
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a separate subheading from creeping red types.
If heat-treated, not viable for sowing
If seeds are roasted or heat-killed for bird feed, they become bran/pellets unfit for sowing under Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain AOSCA or equivalent blue-tag certification labels; CBP requires proof of field inspection and grow-out tests for Chapter 12 seeds
• Declare exact varietal name and certification level on entry forms to prevent duty disputes or quarantine holds
• Package in breathable bags to maintain viability; bulk shipments over 50 lbs need additional fumigation declarations
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Certified Creeping Red Fescue Seed (Festuca rubra subsp. rubra)
Certified creeping red fescue seeds are high-quality Festuca rubra subsp. rubra seeds tested for purity and germination rates, intended for sowing in lawns and pastures. They fall under HTS 1209.23.00.31 due to their certification status as forage plant seeds used for sowing. This subheading specifically covers certified creeping red fescue varieties.
Certified L-93 Creeping Red Fescue Pasture Seed
L-93 is a popular certified variety of creeping red fescue seeds bred for pasture and erosion control sowing. HTS 1209.23.00.31 applies to these certified forage seeds due to their specific creeping red classification and sowing purpose. They offer fine texture and shade tolerance.
Blue Tag Certified Creeping Red Fescue Golf Turf Seed
Blue tag certified creeping red fescue seeds are elite-grade for professional golf course turf sowing, with rigorous purity testing. They are classified in HTS 1209.23.00.31 as certified seeds of forage plants specifically creeping red fescue. Ideal for fine fescue blends.
Certified Jasper II Creeping Red Fescue Erosion Control Seed
Jasper II certified creeping red fescue is a drought-tolerant variety for erosion control and reclamation sowing projects. HTS 1209.23.00.31 covers these certified forage seeds used for sowing in forage plant applications. Known for bunch-type growth habit.
Elite Certified Shadow II Creeping Red Fescue Shade Mix Seed
Shadow II elite certified creeping red fescue excels in shaded turf sowing for parks and sports fields. This HTS 1209.23.00.31 product is certified for high germination and disease resistance as forage seeds. Provides dense, wear-tolerant cover.
Certified Brittany Creeping Red Fescue Fine Turf Seed
Brittany certified creeping red fescue is selected for fine-leaved turf in bowling greens and lawns. Falls under HTS 1209.23.00.31 as certified seeds of creeping red fescue for sowing forage purposes. Offers excellent mowability.