Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing

HS v2017 Code: 120930

About seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing

HS code 120930 covers the trade of seeds from herbaceous plants that are primarily cultivated for their ornamental flowers. This industry plays a vital role in the global horticulture and floriculture sectors, providing the raw materials necessary for the production of a wide range of decorative plants and cut flowers. These seeds are in high demand worldwide, as they enable the propagation of flowering species used in landscaping, gardening, and the floral industry.

Production process

The production of seeds covered under HS code 120930 typically involves careful cultivation and harvesting techniques. Growers select and breed herbaceous plant varieties with desirable flower characteristics, then manage the pollination and seed development processes. This may include hand-pollination, controlled environmental conditions, and selective harvesting to ensure high-quality, viable seeds. Post-harvest processing, such as cleaning, drying, and storage, is also crucial to maintain seed viability and prepare the products for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 120930 seeds include high-quality plant genetic material, specialized growing facilities (e.g., greenhouses, nurseries), agricultural equipment and machinery, and skilled labor. Growers may also rely on various agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation systems, to optimize plant health and seed yields. Additionally, access to reliable transportation and logistics networks is essential for the efficient distribution of these products to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 120930 is the supply of seeds for a wide range of ornamental, flowering plant species. These seeds are then used by 060110 Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, 060120 Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots, and 060210 Unrooted cuttings and slips, among other industries, to propagate and cultivate flowering plants for use in landscaping, gardening, and the floral trade.

Revisions to 120930

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 120930. The most recent 1 version of this code (120930) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 120930 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, 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/v2017/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, 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/v2017/120923'>120923: Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> 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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