Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS v2017 Code: 120923

About seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS code 120923 covers the trade of seeds for forage plants, specifically fescue seeds used for sowing. This industry plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector, providing essential inputs for livestock feed and crop cultivation. As a key component of the broader agricultural economy, the production and trade of these seeds contribute to food security and the sustainability of farming practices worldwide.

Production process

The production of fescue seeds and other forage plant seeds typically involves a multi-step process. Farmers and specialized seed producers carefully cultivate and harvest the mature seed heads, ensuring optimal quality and germination rates. Post-harvest, the seeds undergo cleaning, sorting, and processing to remove impurities and prepare them for distribution and sowing.

Production inputs

The production of HS code 120923 items requires several key inputs, including fertile agricultural land, specialized farming equipment, and a skilled labor force. Additionally, the industry relies on access to reliable water sources, appropriate climate conditions, and a range of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides to ensure healthy plant growth and seed production.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 120923 is high-quality fescue seeds and other forage plant seeds suitable for sowing and cultivation. These seeds are essential inputs for the 121000 Vegetable, fruit, cereal, seed and spore, 230610 Oilcake and other solid residues, of vegetable fats or oils, and 121091 Vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing industries, supporting the production of livestock feed, crop cultivation, and a wide range of agricultural products.

Revisions to 120923

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 120923. The most recent 1 version of this code (120923) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 120923 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120923'>120923: Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120910'>120910: Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120921'>120921: Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120922'>120922: Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120991'>120991: Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> L["<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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