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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fescue forage seeds instead
Fescue seeds of a kind used for sowing have specific subheadings separate from wheatgrass.
If processed into beet pulp pellets for animal feed
Bran, sharps, and other residues from oil seed processing shift to Chapter 23.
If sold as live turf plugs rather than loose seed
Other live plants including bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes for propagation are in Chapter 6.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statements for highway department projects to qualify for potential duty exemptions under certain FTAs
• Test for ergot contamination common in grass seeds; levels over 0.3% trigger rejection by APHIS
• Package in breathable bags to maintain viability during ocean transit; avoid plastic for bulk shipments
Related Products under HTS 1209.29.91.71
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.
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.
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.