1002.10.00 - Seed

This HTS category, 1002.10.00, specifically covers "Seed" of rye. This designation is crucial for importers and exporters as it distinguishes rye intended for propagation from other forms of rye. The classification hinges on the primary intended use of the rye grain.

Within the broader "Rye" chapter (1002), this "Seed" category is distinct from its sibling, 1002.90.00, which covers "Other" rye. The "Other" category would typically encompass rye intended for consumption, animal feed, or industrial purposes, rather than for planting. The critical differentiator is the seed's viability and suitability for cultivation.

To further refine classification, this "Seed" category is subdivided. The subcategory 1002.10.00.10 specifically addresses "Seeds of a kind used for sowing," which implies grains that have been tested, certified, or are otherwise recognized as being suitable for planting to produce a new crop. The residual subcategory, 1002.10.00.90, would then cover any other rye seeds that do not meet the specific criteria for sowing, but are still classified as seed in a broader sense.