1209.91 - Vegetable seeds:
Sub-classifications
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1209 9110 00
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1209 9120 00
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1209 9140 00
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1209 9150 00
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1209 9160
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1209 9160 10
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1209 9160 90
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1209 9180
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1209 9180 05
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1209 9180 20
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1209 9180 30
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1209 9180 50
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1209 9180 60
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1209 9180 70
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1209 9180 74
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1209 9180 90
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Overview
This HTS category, 1209.91, specifically encompasses vegetable seeds that are intended for sowing. This classification applies to the seeds of various vegetables, excluding those primarily categorized as oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, or those for industrial or medicinal purposes as found elsewhere in Chapter 12. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the intent for propagation to cultivate vegetable crops.
It is important to distinguish 1209.91 from its sibling category, 1209.99. While both fall under the broader "Other" classification for seeds, fruits, and spores for sowing within this heading, 1209.99 is reserved for any such items that do not meet the specific criteria for vegetable seeds covered by 1209.91. Therefore, if a seed is not clearly identifiable as being for the cultivation of a vegetable, it would likely be directed to the "Other" category under 1209.99.
Within 1209.91, further subclassification exists to identify specific types of vegetable seeds. These subcategories, such as cauliflower (1209.91.10.00), celery (1209.91.20.00), onion (1209.91.40.00), parsley (1209.91.50.00), and pepper (1209.91.60), allow for more precise tariff treatment based on the horticultural identity of the seed. The remaining "Other" subcategory (1209.91.80) is for vegetable seeds not specifically listed.