Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds
Sugar Pie pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) are small-fruited variety seeds ideal for sowing in pie and baking pumpkin production. Classified under HTS 1209.91.80.55 as other pumpkin vegetable seeds for sowing, excluding common beans or celery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If seeds of celery rather than pumpkin
Celery seeds have a dedicated subheading in 1209.29, separate from other vegetable seeds.
If processed into animal feed preparations
Post-processing into feed mixtures moves to Chapter 23 residues and preparations.
If germinated into seedlings before import
Live plants or bulbs derived from seeds fall under Chapter 6 for live trees and plants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain official seed analysis reports confirming germination rates above 80% for import clearance
• Declare as 'for sowing only' on invoices to distinguish from edible seeds and ensure correct Chapter 12 classification
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for cucurbit seeds to avoid quarantine issues
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Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds
These are seeds of the Atlantic Giant pumpkin variety (Cucurbita maxima), specifically selected and packaged for sowing to grow massive pumpkins often used in competitions. They fall under HTS 1209.91.80.55 as vegetable seeds of the pumpkin type used for sowing, distinct from processed fruits or spices.
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin Seeds
Seeds from the classic Jack O'Lantern pumpkin variety, used for sowing Halloween carving pumpkins with ribbed skins. HTS 1209.91.80.55 covers these as other pumpkin seeds for sowing, per Chapter 12 notes excluding cereals or spices.
Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds
Cinderella (Rouge Vif d'Etampes) pumpkin seeds for sowing flat, fairy-tale shaped pumpkins popular for decoration and pies. Fits HTS 1209.91.80.55 as other vegetable seeds of pumpkin, intended solely for propagation.
Howden Pumpkin Seeds
Howden pumpkin seeds, a standard variety for large, smooth carving pumpkins, packaged for agricultural sowing. Under HTS 1209.91.80.55 for other pumpkin vegetable seeds, adhering to Chapter notes for sowing intent.