1209.91.20.00 - Celery

This HTS code, 1209.91.20.00, specifically classifies celery seeds intended for sowing. Within the broader category of "Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing," this sub-classification focuses on the seeds of vegetable plants. The term "celery" refers to the common edible plant known for its fibrous stalks, leaves, and seeds, all of which originate from the same species.

The distinction between this code and its sibling categories lies in the specific vegetable species. While 1209.91.10.00 covers cauliflower seeds, 1209.91.40.00 pertains to onion seeds, and 1209.91.50.00 is for parsley seeds, this code is exclusively for celery seeds. The intent for sowing is the defining characteristic that places these items under heading 1209.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 1209.91.20.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, any seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens) intended for propagation fall under this specific classification, provided they are not otherwise classified under more specific provisions for ready-to-eat vegetables or other industrial uses. The key criterion for classification here is the seed form and its intended agricultural use.