Green Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
High-quality seeds of green cabbage varieties like 'Golden Acre' or 'Stonehead', specifically bred for sowing to produce compact heads suitable for home gardens and commercial farms. These fall under HTS 1209.91.80.09 as vegetable seeds of cabbage, excluding those grouped under other specific subheadings. They are untreated and packaged for direct planting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If seeds of specific varieties like Savoy cabbage
Certain cabbage seed varieties are enumerated in more specific subheadings within 1209.91.80 for precise tariff treatment.
If dried and not intended for sowing
Dried cabbage not used for sowing falls under Chapter 7 as dehydrated vegetables rather than sowing seeds.
If mixed with herbal parts like cabbage family greens for medicinal use
Plants or parts used medicinally (excluding seeds for sowing) shift to heading 1211 for herbal products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming seeds are free of pests like cabbage root fly and compliant with USDA APHIS regulations
• Declare exact botanical variety (e.g
• Brassica oleracea capitata) and sowing purpose on entry documents to prevent reclassification as Chapter 7 fresh vegetables
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing treated seeds which may shift to pesticide headings (3808); test for glucosinolate levels if contested
Related Products under HTS 1209.91.80.09
Red Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra)
Seeds for red cabbage varieties such as 'Red Express' or 'Ruby Perfection', designed for sowing to yield purple-red heads rich in anthocyanins. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.09 as other cabbage vegetable seeds for sowing, distinct from principal varieties. Ideal for organic and conventional farming.
Organic Copenhagen Market Cabbage Seeds
Certified organic seeds of the 'Copenhagen Market' heirloom cabbage variety, packaged for sowing in sustainable agriculture. HTS 1209.91.80.09 applies to these untreated, other cabbage seeds meeting organic standards without synthetic inputs. Early-maturing for market gardeners.
Savoy Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda)
Ruffled-leaf Savoy cabbage seeds such as 'Savoy King' or 'Alcosa', used exclusively for sowing in cool climates. HTS 1209.91.80.09 covers these as other cabbage seeds not in principal subcategories. Provides loose-headed varieties prized for texture in salads and cooking.
Napa Cabbage Seeds (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis)
Seeds for Napa or Chinese cabbage like 'Minuto' or 'Blues', intended for sowing to produce barrel-shaped heads for kimchi and stir-fries. Fits HTS 1209.91.80.09 as other cabbage-type vegetable seeds for sowing per Chapter 12 notes. High-yield hybrids for Asian markets.
F1 Hybrid Stonehead Cabbage Seeds
Hybrid F1 'Stonehead' cabbage seeds engineered for uniform, disease-resistant heads via sowing. Covered by HTS 1209.91.80.09 as other cabbage seeds, not principal hybrids. Compact size perfect for small farms.
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds
Heirloom 'Early Jersey Wakefield' cabbage seeds for sowing, known for pointed heads and early harvest. HTS 1209.91.80.09 designates these as other cabbage vegetable seeds per chapter notes excluding Chapter 7 produce. Popular for fresh market sales.