1209.21.00.40 - Other

This HTS category, 1209.21.00.40, encompasses alfalfa (lucerne) seeds that do not meet the specific criteria for "certified" seeds. It covers all other alfalfa seeds intended for sowing, whether for agricultural, pasture, or reclamation purposes. The key distinguishing factor from its sibling category is the absence of official certification.

Unlike the "Certified" subcategory (1209.21.00.20), which implies adherence to specific quality standards, genetic purity, and varietal identification verified by an official body, this "Other" classification applies to all alfalfa seeds that are not officially certified. This includes, but is not limited to, uncertified commercial seed lots, saved seed from a grower's own harvest without formal certification, or seed that may have been tested but did not achieve certification status.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The distinction between "Certified" and "Other" is the sole means of differentiation at this granular level for alfalfa seeds. Importers and exporters must carefully consider whether their alfalfa seed shipment has undergone and passed official certification procedures to ensure correct classification.