1209.22.20.00 - White and ladino

This HTS category, 1209.22.20.00, specifically covers seeds of clover (Trifolium spp.) that are of the "white and ladino" varieties, intended for sowing. These are distinct types of clover known for their different growth habits and applications in forage. White clover typically forms a low-growing, stoloniferous mat, while ladino clover is a larger, more upright variety. The critical factor for classification here is the botanical identity of the clover seed and its intended use as planting material for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling category, 1209.22.40, which encompasses "other" clover seeds. While both relate to clover seeds for sowing, 1209.22.20.00 is narrowly defined to include only the specific white and ladino varieties. The "other" category would therefore capture any clover seeds that do not fall under the specific description of white and ladino, potentially including other Trifolium species or specific cultivars not otherwise enumerated.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories beneath 1209.22.20.00. Classification within this code relies on the accurate identification of the seed as belonging to either the white or ladino variety of clover and confirming its intended use for sowing, aligning with the broader scope of Chapter 12 for seeds used for sowing.