Hycrest Crested Wheatgrass Seed
Hycrest is a hybrid crested wheatgrass variety known for early spring growth and high forage yield in intermountain west ranges. Under HTS 1209.29.91.71, these seeds qualify as crested wheatgrass for sowing in livestock grazing pastures and rangeland restoration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bluegrass or orchardgrass varieties
Other forage seeds like bluegrass have distinct provisions excluding wheatgrass specificity.
If dried as herbal plant material, not for sowing
Plants used in perfumery, pharmacy, or similar non-sowing purposes go to heading 1211.
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• Register varieties with Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) for certified seed status
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Crested Wheatgrass Seed
Crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum) seeds are specifically bred for sowing in arid and semi-arid regions to establish durable pasture and forage crops. These seeds fall under HTS 1209.29.91.71 as they are seeds of forage plants, particularly the crested variety of wheatgrass, used for agricultural sowing to prevent soil erosion and provide livestock feed.
Fairway Crested Wheatgrass Seed
Fairway variety crested wheatgrass seeds are selected for their fine leaves and suitability for turf and conservation plantings in dryland areas. Classified under HTS 1209.29.91.71 as crested wheatgrass forage seeds intended for sowing to create erosion-control covers and wildlife habitats.
Roadcrest Crested Wheatgrass Seed
Roadcrest crested wheatgrass is a drought-tolerant variety developed for roadside revegetation and right-of-way stabilization projects. It is classified in HTS 1209.29.91.71 as crested wheatgrass seeds of forage plants used for sowing in reclamation and erosion control applications.
Ephrata Crested Wheatgrass Seed
Ephrata crested wheatgrass is bred for saline soil tolerance, perfect for irrigated pasture establishment in high-pH areas. This forage seed is dutiable under HTS 1209.29.91.71 specifically as crested wheatgrass used for agricultural sowing.