Certified Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis var. Smooth)
Certified smooth bromegrass seeds from Bromus inermis are high-quality, tested seeds for establishing persistent pastures in temperate climates. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.37 due to their designation as smooth bromegrass forage seeds used exclusively for sowing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alfalfa or clover forage seeds
Legume forage seeds like alfalfa are in separate 1209.29 provisions from grass seeds.
If dried for herbal or medicinal use, not sowing
Grass seeds not intended for sowing may fall under plants used in pharmacy or perfumery.
If processed into meal or flour
Defatted or partially defatted seed meals shift to heading 1208 or residues in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) certificate or equivalent for varietal purity
• Screen for invasive potential; declare if any bromegrass rust or quackgrass contamination detected
• Use vacuum-packed or inert atmosphere packaging to maintain viability during ocean freight import
Related Products under HTS 1209.29.91.37
Smooth Bromegrass Seeds (Bromus inermis)
Smooth bromegrass seeds (Bromus inermis) are cool-season perennial grass seeds used for sowing in pastures, hayfields, and erosion control areas. They fall under HTS 1209.29.91.37 as seeds of forage plants, specifically the smooth variety of bromegrass, intended for agricultural sowing rather than immediate consumption.
Organic Smooth Bromegrass Seed Lot
Organic smooth bromegrass seeds are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ideal for organic livestock forage systems. They are classified in HTS 1209.29.91.37 as smooth bromegrass seeds of forage plants for sowing purposes.
Manitoba Smooth Bromegrass Seed Variety
Manitoba smooth bromegrass is a Canadian-origin variety (Bromus inermis) selected for superior winter hardiness and forage yield. HTS 1209.29.91.37 covers this as smooth bromegrass seeds used for pasture sowing.
Polar Smooth Bromegrass Forage Seed
Polar variety smooth bromegrass seeds excel in northern climates with excellent persistence under grazing. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.37 for smooth bromegrass as forage plant seeds for sowing.