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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If explicitly labeled as Tifway hybrid
Hybrid Bermuda grass seeds have a dedicated subheading separate from generic 'other'.
If sold as live plants or rooted sprigs rather than seeds
Live turfgrass plants or propagules classify under Chapter 6 for other live plants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit PPQ Form 525 for small lots under APHIS seed permit program
• Label with lot number, purity percentage, and origin to facilitate CBP inspection
• Beware of misdeclaration as landscape material leading to higher duties
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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.
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.
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.