Hollow Crown Parsnip Seeds from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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