1209.99.41 - Other

This HTS subheading, 1209.99.41, encompasses "Other" seeds, fruits, and spores of a kind used for sowing, which do not fall under the more specific categories within 1209.99. This includes a broad range of vegetable propagating material not otherwise specified, such as seeds for ornamental plants, grasses not intended for forage, or seeds for non-medicinal, non-industrial purposes. The key characteristic is their intended use as sowing material, distinguishing them from harvested produce or seeds for consumption.

Unlike the sibling category 1209.99.20, which specifically covers tree and shrub seeds, this subheading is for non-woody plant propagation. It serves as a residual category for items that do not fit into the more narrowly defined classifications within Chapter 12, ensuring that all types of seeds for sowing are accounted for within the tariff system.

The subcategories under 1209.99.41 further refine this broad classification. 1209.99.41.70 is designated for tobacco seeds, recognizing the specific agricultural and commercial importance of this commodity. The remaining items are classified under 1209.99.41.90, which acts as a final catch-all for any other seeds, fruits, or spores used for sowing that haven't been explicitly listed in the preceding subheadings.