1209.23.00.31 - Certified

This HTS category, 1209.23.00.31, specifically covers certified seeds of the creeping red fescue variety, which are intended for sowing. Creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra L.) is a cool-season perennial grass commonly used for pasture, turf, and erosion control due to its dense growth habit and adaptability to various soil and climate conditions. The "Certified" designation indicates that these seeds have undergone rigorous testing and meet specific quality standards for purity, germination, and varietal trueness, ensuring their suitability for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1209.23.00.39 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under fescue seeds, this specific classification is reserved exclusively for those that have been officially certified. The "Other" category would encompass all fescue seeds that do not meet the criteria for certification, regardless of their specific fescue variety (unless otherwise classified). Therefore, the presence or absence of official certification is the primary differentiator.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. The scope is precisely defined by the combination of "fescue seeds," the specific variety "creeping red," and the "certified" status. Classification into this code relies on documentation proving the certification of the creeping red fescue seeds.