Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

HS v2017 Code: 1209

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
12	09	n/a

Code	1209
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	12

Ancestor Codes: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

This Code: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

Child Codes: Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken; Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken; Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard; Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin; Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

About seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

HS code 1209 covers a diverse range of agricultural products that are primarily used for sowing and propagation. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, as the seeds, fruits, and spores it encompasses are the foundation for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. The products under this code are essential inputs for farmers, gardeners, and nurseries, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector worldwide.

Production process

The production techniques for the items under HS code 1209 vary depending on the specific product. In general, the process involves harvesting the seeds, fruits, or spores from parent plants, cleaning and processing them to ensure quality and viability, and then packaging and distributing them for sowing. Advanced techniques such as selective breeding, genetic modification, and controlled environmental conditions may be employed to enhance the desired characteristics of the products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 1209 include the parent plants or source materials, agricultural machinery and equipment for harvesting and processing, and specialized facilities for storage and distribution. Additionally, labor, energy, and transportation resources are necessary to support the various stages of production and distribution.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 1209 are the seeds, fruits, and spores themselves, which are then used as inputs for the cultivation of a wide range of agricultural products. These outputs may be consumed by 0601 Live plants and floricultural products, 1001 Cereals, 1202 Peanuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, and other related industries that rely on these materials for their own production processes.

Family tree for seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/12'>12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1209'>1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1201'>1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1202'>1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1203'>1203: Copra</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1204'>1204: Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1205'>1205: Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1206'>1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1207'>1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1208'>1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1210'>1210: Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1211'>1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1212'>1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1213'>1213: Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1214'>1214: Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets</a>"]

    B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120910'>120910: Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120921'>120921: Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120922'>120922: Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120923'>120923: Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120924'>120924: Seeds of forage plants; Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120925'>120925: Seeds of forage plants; rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120929'>120929: Seeds of forage plants; other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120991'>120991: Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120999'>120999: Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]


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