1209.91.80.30 - Spinach 🖩

This HTS category, 1209.91.80.30, specifically designates spinach seeds intended for sowing. It falls under the broader classification of "Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing," and more narrowly within "Vegetable seeds." The inclusion of "Other" at multiple hierarchical levels signifies that spinach seeds are not categorized under more specific subdivisions within vegetable seeds but rather represent a distinct type.

Within the "Vegetable seeds: Other" group, this code distinguishes itself by identifying spinach, a leafy green vegetable known for its specific botanical characteristics and agricultural use. This is in contrast to sibling categories that cover seeds for other common vegetables, such as broccoli (1209.91.80.05), cabbage, carrot (1209.91.80.10), radish (1209.91.80.20), and cucumber (1209.91.80.40), each representing distinct plant species with unique seed profiles and cultivation requirements. The classification is based on the specific species of the seed and its intended purpose as agricultural planting material.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 1209.91.80.30 does not have further subcategories. This indicates that all varieties and forms of spinach seeds intended for sowing are consolidated under this single code, eliminating the need for finer distinctions based on cultivar, seed treatment, or packaging for customs purposes, provided they meet the general criteria of being for sowing.