Pennington Smart Seed Bermuda Grass
Drought-tolerant Bermuda grass seed mix (Cynodon dactylon hybrids) designed for southern lawns, pre-inoculated for optimal sprouting. Falls under HTS 1209.29.91.26 as other Bermuda grass seeds for sowing, qualifying as forage plant seeds per Chapter 12 notes. Not classified as cereals or excluded vegetable seeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified as hybrid Bermuda grass
Separate provision within the same hierarchy for hybrid varieties, distinguished from standard 'other' Bermuda.
If treated as fertilizer with high nutrient coating
Seeds heavily coated with fertilizers may classify under Chapter 31 per exclusions in heading 1212 notes.
If timothy or orchard grass predominant in blend
Other forage seeds like timothy fall under 1209.30, changing classification if not purely Bermuda.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming freedom from pests like nematodes common in grass seeds
• Declare exact varietal composition to prevent duty disputes
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain viability during ocean freight
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Scotts Turf Builder Bermuda Grass Seed
Premium coated Bermuda grass seed blend specifically for sowing new lawns or overseeding, featuring hulled Cynodon dactylon seeds with enhanced germination properties. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.26 as other Bermuda grass seeds of a kind used for sowing, distinct from fescue or ryegrass varieties. Meets forage plant seed criteria for agricultural turf establishment.
Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass Seed
Vegetatively propagated but seed-propagated Tifway 419 Bermuda grass seeds for golf course fairways and sports fields. HTS 1209.29.91.26 applies to this other Bermuda grass variety used for sowing as forage/turf seed. Excludes non-sowing uses or cereal grains per Chapter notes.
Yukon Bermuda Grass Seed
Cold-hardy Yukon variety Bermuda grass seeds for northern transitional zones, hulled for uniform germination in forage sowing. Classified in HTS 1209.29.91.26 as other Bermuda grass for sowing, aligning with forage plant seeds definition. Distinct from spice/herb seeds excluded under Chapter 9.
Blackjack Bermuda Grass Seed
Coarse-textured Blackjack Bermuda grass seeds suited for pasture forage and erosion control sowing. HTS 1209.29.91.26 covers this other variety as seeds of forage plants used for sowing. Not applicable to defatted flours under heading 1208.