Hollow Crown Parsnip Seeds
Hollow Crown parsnip seeds (Pastinaca sativa) are a heirloom variety specifically bred for sowing to produce long, tapered roots with sweet, nutty flavor. These seeds fall under HTS 1209.91.80.54 as vegetable seeds of the parsnip type used for sowing, excluding those classified as leguminous vegetables or cereals per chapter notes. They are untreated and packaged for home or commercial gardening.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carrot seeds instead of parsnip
Carrot seeds (Daucus carota) are separately specified under 1209.91.8040 within the other vegetable seeds subheading.
If imported as harvested parsnip roots, not seeds
Whole parsnip roots are fresh vegetables under Chapter 7, Heading 0709, not seeds for sowing.
If processed or not viable for sowing
Non-sowing vegetable materials like dried plant parts fall under Heading 1212 for miscellaneous plants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seeds meet 'for sowing' criteria per Heading 1209 notes; provide germination test certificates to avoid reclassification as Chapter 7 vegetables
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country comply with USDA APHIS requirements for parsnip seeds to prevent quarantine issues
• Label packets clearly with variety name, purity percentage, and sowing instructions to meet FDA and customs documentation standards
Related Products under HTS 1209.91.80.54
Avonresistant Parsnip Seeds
Avonresistant parsnip seeds offer resistance to canker disease, ideal for reliable crop yields in temperate climates. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.54 as other parsnip vegetable seeds for sowing, they adhere to chapter notes excluding cereals or spices. These are hybrid seeds pelleted for precision planting.
Lancer Hybrid Parsnip Seeds
Lancer F1 hybrid parsnip seeds produce uniform, high-yield roots suitable for mechanical harvesting. This product is categorized under HTS 1209.91.80.54 for parsnip seeds used for sowing, compliant with definitions excluding Chapter 10 cereals. They feature improved bolting resistance for extended planting windows.
White Spear Parsnip Seeds
White Spear parsnip seeds yield smooth, white-skinned roots prized for culinary uses like roasting. Under HTS 1209.91.80.54, these are parsnip vegetable seeds for sowing, not falling under exclusions like Heading 1211 for herbs. Organic-certified versions are available for sustainable farming.
Student Parsnip Seeds
Student parsnip seeds are a reliable open-pollinated variety for educational and small-scale gardens, producing dependable medium-length roots. They qualify for HTS 1209.91.80.54 as other parsnip seeds for sowing per chapter definitions. Popular for their ease of growth and high germination rates.