1209.10.00.00 - Sugar beet seeds 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification covers sugar beet seeds specifically intended for sowing. These seeds are distinct from other categories of seeds used for planting by their species and primary intended use, which is the cultivation of sugar beets for sugar production. The classification focuses on the seed itself, rather than the harvested sugar beet product.
This specific code, 1209.10.00.00, distinguishes sugar beet seeds from other types of seeds classified under heading 1209, such as seeds of forage plants, seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated for their flowers, and other miscellaneous seeds for sowing. The defining characteristic here is the genetic makeup of the seed and its direct suitability for cultivating the sugar beet crop.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is based on the definitive identification of the seed as originating from the sugar beet plant (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. altissima) and being suitable for agricultural propagation. The presence of any treatments or coatings on the seeds does not alter their classification, provided they retain their essential character as sugar beet seeds for sowing.