1206.00.00.31 - For sowing

This HTS classification, 1206.00.00.31, specifically covers sunflower seeds that are intended for the purpose of sowing. This means the seeds must be viable and suitable for planting to cultivate new sunflower crops. They are distinguished from other categories of sunflower seeds by their end-use, ensuring they meet the standards required for agricultural propagation rather than for other applications.

This category is a specific sub-classification within the broader heading for sunflower seeds. It differentiates itself from the sibling category 1206.00.00.20, which is designated for sunflower seeds used as oil stock. While both involve sunflower seeds, the intended use is fundamentally different: one is for planting and reproduction, while the other is for extraction of oil. The "Other" category at this level would encompass any sunflower seeds not meeting the specific criteria for sowing or oil stock. As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under this HTS code.