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1209.29.91.20 - Bent grass (genus Agrostis) 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty8%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category encompasses seeds of bent grass, scientifically classified under the genus *Agrostis*. These seeds are specifically intended for sowing, serving the purpose of cultivating pastures, lawns, or other agricultural and horticultural applications where bent grass is desired. The focus is on the reproductive material itself, not on the harvested grass for fodder or other uses.

Within the broader classification of "Other" seeds of forage plants, this specific subheading distinguishes itself from other forage grasses such as Bermuda grass, birdsfoot trefoil, bromegrass, orchard grass, and Sudan grass by its botanical classification as *Agrostis*. While all are used for sowing forage, the genetic and growth characteristics of bent grass differ from these sibling categories, necessitating a distinct tariff classification for accurate duty assessment and trade statistics.

As this subheading represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 1209.29.91.20 is definitive for bent grass seeds when not specifically listed under more granular subheadings. Importers should ensure the seeds are indeed of the *Agrostis* genus and are intended for sowing to correctly apply this classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1209.29.91.20?
HTS code 1209.29.91.20 covers Bent grass (genus Agrostis) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder.
›What products are classified under 1209.29.91.20?
This classification covers Bent grass (genus Agrostis). It is a subcategory of Other (1209.29.91).
›What is the import duty rate for 1209.29.91.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1209.29.91.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 8%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1209.29.91.20?
Imports under HTS 1209.29.91.20 are measured in kg.

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