Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed Lot for Pasture Establishment
A bulk lot of clean, high-germination Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) seeds specifically packaged and treated for sowing in forage pastures. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.30 as seeds of forage plants used for sowing, this perennial legume seed improves soil nitrogen and provides high-quality livestock feed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other grass seeds in a formulated blend
Seed mixtures containing birdsfoot trefoil classified by predominant species under 'other seeds mixtures' rather than pure forage seeds.
If processed into non-sowing herbal material
Dried birdsfoot trefoil plants or parts used for medicinal/herbal purposes fall under heading 1211, excluding those specifically for sowing.
If coated with fertilizer or inoculated with rhizobia
Seeds treated as 'plant growing media' or inoculated products may classify under fertilizers if primary function shifts from sowing to growth enhancement.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates verifying weed seed and disease-free status; test for minimum 85% germination per forage seed standards; declare exact varietal purity to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 1209.29.91.30
Certified Organic Birdsfoot Trefoil Sowing Seeds
Organic-certified Lotus corniculatus seeds with documented chain-of-custody from organic fields, intended exclusively for agricultural sowing in rotational grazing systems. Falls under HTS 1209.29.91.30 as pure seeds of forage plants used for sowing, meeting strict residue testing requirements.
Inoculated Birdsfoot Trefoil Rhizobia-Coated Seeds
Birdsfoot trefoil seeds pre-coated with live Rhizobium bacteria slurry to enhance nitrogen fixation when sown, maintaining full viability for planting. Still classified under HTS 1209.29.91.30 as the primary identity remains forage seeds for sowing, not a fertilizer product.
Scorpio Birdsfoot Trefoil Variety Seeds
Scorpio variety of birdsfoot trefoil seeds selected for bloat resistance and high dry matter yield, packaged in 50lb bags for commercial forage sowing. HTS 1209.29.91.30 covers this specific forage plant seed used for agricultural planting.
VNSI Birdsfoot Trefoil Raw Landrace Seeds
Variety Not Stated (VNSI) birdsfoot trefoil seeds harvested from open-pollinated landrace populations, minimally cleaned for direct sowing in marginal soils. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.30 as other forage plant seeds intended for agricultural sowing use.