Organic Walla Walla Onion Seeds
Certified organic seeds of the sweet Walla Walla onion, a heirloom variety known for mild flavor without chemical treatments. Under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing, adhering to Chapter 12 definitions. Sourced from pesticide-free fields for eco-conscious growers.
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If grass or herbage seeds mislabeled
Different vegetable categories have separate subheadings; botanical accuracy is key.
If antisera cultures on seeds
Microorganism cultures exclude from 1212/1209 per notes, shifting to medicaments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP-equivalent organic certification and chain-of-custody documents for duty preferences
• Ensure organic integrity with sealed, tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims
• Test for GMO presence if claiming organic status, as onion hybrids may trigger scrutiny
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Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion Seeds
These are hybrid seeds of Allium cepa var. 'Sweet Spanish', specifically bred for large, mild-flavored onions suitable for fresh eating and cooking. Classified under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding chapter 7 vegetables. They are packaged for agricultural planting, not consumption.
Red Long Day Onion Seeds
Seeds of red-skinned, long-day onion varieties like 'Redwing', requiring extended daylight for bulb formation in northern latitudes. Falls under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing, distinct from consumed vegetables in Chapter 7. Ideal for commercial farmers seeking storage onions.
White Creole Short Day Onion Seeds
Short-day onion seeds variety 'Creole', producing white bulbs in milder climates with fewer daylight hours needed. HTS 1209.91.40.00 covers these as onion seeds for sowing, excluding harvested vegetables. Popular in southern US gardens for early harvest.
Pelleted Texas Sweet Onion Seeds
Pellet-coated seeds of Texas Sweet onions for precision planting machines, enhancing uniformity. Classified in HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing despite coating, as primary function remains propagation. Coating is inert clay, not altering seed nature.
Hybrid Vidalia Onion Seeds, F1
F1 hybrid seeds producing Vidalia-type sweet onions, patented for disease resistance. HTS 1209.91.40.00 applies to these onion seeds intended for sowing, protected under plant variety rights. Not for direct consumption per Chapter exclusions.
Scallion or Green Onion Seeds 'Evergreen'
Bunching onion seeds 'Evergreen Bunching', used for green onions or scallions (Allium fistulosum). Still classified under HTS 1209.91.40.00 as onion seeds for sowing, despite non-bulbing habit. Common in Asian cuisines for continuous harvest.