Timothy Grass Seed
Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) seeds for hayfield and pasture sowing applications. HTS 1209.99.41 includes these cool-season grass seeds as 'other' for sowing per chapter definition of herbage seeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fennel or coriander dominant blends
Herb seed mixtures have priority subheadings.
If primarily vetch for animal feed
Vetch/lupine exclusion pushes to feed category.
If sold as live plants/seedlings
Other live plants override seed classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Screen for endophyte fungus presence if varietal-specific; declare in PPQ Form 587
• Small packet imports (<100g) may qualify for simplified entry but still need labels
• Avoid bulk storage mix-ups leading to feed classification
Related Products under HTS 1209.99.41
Kentucky Bluegrass Seed
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) seeds are fine fescue grass seeds specifically bred and packaged for lawn and turf sowing. They fall under HTS 1209.99.41 as 'other' seeds of a kind used for sowing, excluding celery seeds and those covered by prior subheadings. These seeds are not leguminous vegetables, cereals, or spices per chapter notes.
Tall Fescue Seed
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) seeds for durable lawn and pasture establishment via sowing. HTS 1209.99.41 covers these as other grass/herbage seeds for sowing, not falling under cereals (Chapter 10) or excluded categories.
Creeping Red Fescue Seed
Creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra) fine turf seeds for shade-tolerant lawn sowing. HTS 1209.99.41 for other grass seeds of sowing kind, not forest/fruit tree seeds.
Chewings Fescue Seed
Chewings fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. commutata) seeds for fine lawn turf sowing. HTS 1209.99.41 as other non-prioritized sowing seeds.
Hard Fescue Seed
Hard fescue (Festuca brevipila) drought-resistant seeds for low-maintenance sowing. Classified under HTS 1209.99.41 for other herbage sowing seeds.
Sheep Fescue Seed
Sheep fescue (Festuca ovina) seeds for naturalized meadow sowing projects. HTS 1209.99.41 other category for such herbage seeds.