1209.91.40.00 - Onion

This HTS classification, 1209.91.40.00, specifically covers onion seeds and other propagules of onions intended for sowing. This category falls under "Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing," within the broader scope of "Vegetable seeds." The "Onion" designation ensures that only genetic material for cultivating onions is classified here, differentiating it from other items within the "Other" vegetable seeds category.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 1209.91.10.00 is for cauliflower seeds, 1209.91.20.00 for celery seeds, and 1209.91.50.00 for parsley seeds, this particular code is exclusively for onions. Similarly, it is distinct from the general "Other" vegetable seeds category (1209.91.80) which might encompass less common or more broadly defined vegetable sowing materials. The key differentiator is the specific identity of the plant for which the seed is intended for propagation.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions within this code rely on the definitive characteristic of the material being onion seeds or bulbs suitable for sowing. The focus remains on the purpose of the material as a seed for propagation of the onion plant, distinct from onions intended for consumption or other industrial uses.