0701.10.00.20 - In immediate containers of not over 45 kg net weight

This HTS category specifically covers seed potatoes intended for planting, imported in immediate containers with a net weight not exceeding 45 kilograms. The focus is on potatoes that are demonstrably fit for propagation, possessing characteristics necessary for successful cultivation. This includes their state of preservation – they must be fresh or chilled, and not processed in any way that would render them unsuitable for planting.

It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling category, 0701.10.00.40, which covers other seed potatoes. While both pertain to seed potatoes, this specific sub-heading is defined by the packaging and weight limitations of the immediate containers. The "Other" category would encompass seed potatoes that do not meet the 45 kg net weight per immediate container criterion.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 0701.10.00.20. Therefore, classification into this code relies solely on the product being seed potatoes, fresh or chilled, and presented in containers of not over 45 kg net weight. Importers must ensure that the product is genuinely intended for agricultural propagation and meets all relevant phytosanitary and quality standards for seed potatoes.