Organic Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds
These are seeds of Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum, specifically the flat-leaf variety used for sowing in herb gardens and commercial farms. They fall under HTS 1209.91.50.00 as parsley seeds intended for planting to grow the culinary herb parsley. The seeds are untreated and packaged for agricultural sowing purposes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed, cleaned, and intended as parsley flakes or herb spice
Processed parsley products used as spices fall under Chapter 9 for essential oils and spices, not sowing seeds.
If seeds of other vegetables like coriander for sowing
Parsley is specifically enumerated; other vegetable seeds go under the residual 1209.99 subheading.
If dried parsley leaves rather than seeds
Chapter 1211 covers plants used in perfumery or pharmacy like dried herbs, excluding seeds for sowing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seed viability and purity certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import regulations for prohibited noxious weeds
• Include phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests and diseases specific to parsley
• Avoid misclassification as spice products in Chapter 9 by providing documentation proving the seeds are untreated and for sowing
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Curly Parsley Seeds for Sowing
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Hamburg Parsley Root Seeds
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Giant of Italy Parsley Seeds
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Moss Curled Parsley Seeds
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Triple Curl Parsley Seeds
Premium seeds of the 'Triple Curl' variety featuring extra-frilly leaves, specifically for sowing in cool-season herb beds. Under HTS 1209.91.50.00 as designated parsley seeds for vegetable production. These slow-bolting seeds are favored by market gardeners.
Dark Green Italian Parsley Seeds
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