1201.10.00.00 - Seed 🖩

This HTS category, 1201.10.00.00, specifically classifies soybeans intended for sowing. This designation encompasses soybeans that meet the criteria for seed, meaning they are primarily intended for propagation and cultivation to produce new crops, rather than for consumption or oil extraction. The defining characteristic for this classification is the intended use and quality that makes them suitable for planting.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 1201.90.00, which covers "Other" soybeans. While both fall under the broader heading of soybeans, 1201.10.00.00 is reserved for seed-grade soybeans. This implies a higher standard of purity, viability, and freedom from damage or disease, ensuring their suitability for successful germination and growth. The "Other" category would encompass soybeans intended for food, feed, or industrial processing, such as crushing for oil.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 1201.10.00.00. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the confirmation that the soybeans are indeed for seed purposes. Importers and exporters should be prepared to provide documentation or evidence supporting the intended use of the soybeans as seed when classifying under this specific code.