1209.91.80.54 - Parsnip

This HTS category, 1209.91.80.54, specifically classifies parsnips intended for sowing. It falls under the broader classification of "Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing," within the "Vegetable seeds" subgroup. The inclusion of "Parsnip" as a distinct sub-classification at this detailed level emphasizes the importance of identifying the specific botanical type of vegetable seed being imported or exported.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as broccoli (1209.91.80.05) or carrot (1209.91.80.10), relies on the precise botanical identification of the seed. While all are vegetable seeds for sowing, the genetic and physical characteristics of parsnip seeds differentiate them from those of other root vegetables or Brassica species. The classification system requires this specificity to ensure accurate tariff application and trade statistics.

As a leaf node, this classification has no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus is on the definitive characteristic that a seed is identified as a parsnip and its intended use is for sowing. This ensures that parsnip seeds intended for consumption or other industrial purposes would be classified under different HTS headings, reinforcing the importance of end-use and botanical identification within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.