Sudan grass
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1209.29.91.60
Sudan Grass Forage Seed Mix
A high-quality seed mix primarily consisting of Sudan grass (Sorghum bicolor var. sudanense) designed for sowing in pastures and hayfields to produce fast-growing forage for livestock. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.60 as seeds of forage plants specifically identified as Sudan grass, used exclusively for agricultural sowing purposes. Meets chapter note criteria for heading 1209 as forage plant seeds not excluded under other chapters.
Certified Pioneer Sudan Grass Seed
Certified hybrid Sudan grass seeds from Pioneer brand, optimized for drought tolerance and high biomass yield in forage production systems. Falls under HTS 1209.29.91.60 as Sudan grass seeds explicitly for sowing in forage plant cultivation. Excluded from Chapter 10 per chapter notes since designated for agricultural planting.
Organic Sudan Grass Sowing Seeds
USDA NOP certified organic Sudan grass seeds for organic forage production, free from synthetic treatments and GMOs. Classified in HTS 1209.29.91.60 as organic forage plant seeds used for sowing, maintaining heading 1209 status regardless of organic certification. Provides rapid cover crop growth for soil health and livestock feed.
Sweet Sudan Grass Hybrid Seed
Sweet Sudan grass hybrid variety with higher sugar content for improved palatability in haylage production. HTS 1209.29.91.60 applies to all Sudan grass seeds for sowing as forage plants, regardless of sweet or standard varieties. Ideal for dairy and beef cattle forage systems.
Drought-Tolerant Sudan Grass Seed
Breeding-improved Sudan grass seeds with enhanced drought resistance for arid region forage production. Remains under HTS 1209.29.91.60 as standard classification for all Sudan grass sowing seeds, supporting chapter note for forage plant seeds.
Bulk Sudan Grass Pasture Seed
Bulk packaged Sudan grass seeds for large-scale pasture establishment and rotational grazing systems. HTS 1209.29.91.60 covers all quantities and packaging of Sudan grass forage seeds intended for sowing.
Coated Sudan Grass Seed for Drillers
Film-coated Sudan grass seeds with rhizobium inoculant for improved planting in no-till drilling equipment. Coating doesn't affect HTS 1209.29.91.60 classification as primary seed identity remains Sudan grass for sowing.