Nantes Carrot Seeds
Nantes carrot seeds (Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Nantes') are smooth, cylindrical orange carrots ideal for fresh eating and storage. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.10 as carrot seeds specifically used for sowing vegetable crops, excluding those under Chapter 7.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If onion seeds instead of carrot
Onion seeds fall under the separate subheading for other vegetable seeds excluding carrot.
If imported as fresh carrot roots, not seeds
Fresh carrots are classified as leguminous vegetables in Chapter 7, not seeds for sowing.
If carrot tops or herb parts for medicinal use
Plants or parts like carrot foliage for herbal purposes go to heading 1211, excluding seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seed purity and germination rates via official tests to meet USDA APHIS import requirements for prohibited noxious weeds
• Provide phytosanitary certificate from exporter confirming freedom from pests like carrot weevil; declare as 'seeds for sowing'
• Avoid misclassification as fresh vegetables (Chapter 7); common pitfall is bulk packaging without sowing intent labels
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Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seeds
Scarlet Nantes carrot seeds are a refined hybrid variety producing sweet, crisp carrots for baby carrot production. HTS 1209.91.80.10 covers these 'other' carrot seeds for sowing purposes.
Bolero Hybrid Carrot Seeds
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Cosmic Purple Carrot Seeds
Cosmic Purple carrot seeds yield striking purple-skinned, orange-fleshed roots for specialty markets. HTS 1209.91.80.10 includes such heirloom-style carrot seeds used for sowing.
Autumn King Carrot Seeds
Autumn King carrot seeds are late-maturing for large, sweet storage carrots in temperate climates. As 'other' carrot seeds for vegetable sowing, per HTS 1209.91.80.10.
Royal Chantenay Carrot Seeds
Royal Chantenay carrot seeds produce stout, deep red roots with strong tops for bunching. Classified in HTS 1209.91.80.10 for carrot seeds of sowing kinds.
Imperator Carrot Seeds
Imperator carrot seeds produce long, slender roots suited for processing into juice or cuts. These fall under HTS 1209.91.80.10 as 'other' carrot vegetable seeds intended for agricultural sowing.