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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If common Bermuda grass variety like improved common
Specific subheading for common Bermuda grass seeds used for sowing, while 1209.29.91.26 covers other specialized hybrids.
If mixed with alfalfa or clover seeds in forage blend
Blends including legume forage seeds shift to 1209.91 for other forage plant seeds of a kind used for sowing.
If processed for herbal or medicinal extraction rather than sowing
Heading 1211 covers plants used in pharmaceuticals or extracts, excluding those explicitly for sowing per Chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seed purity and germination certificates from supplier to comply with USDA APHIS import regulations
• Ensure packaging clearly labels as 'for sowing' to avoid reclassification under heading 1209 exclusions
• Test for weed seed contamination to prevent quarantine issues at ports
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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.
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.