Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS v2017 Code: 120991

About seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS code 120991 covers the trade of vegetable seeds used for sowing purposes. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing the foundation for the cultivation of a wide variety of vegetables that are essential for human nutrition and sustenance. As a key input for the 010000 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing sector, the vegetable seed industry is closely tied to the broader agricultural economy, contributing to food security and economic development worldwide.

Production process

The production of vegetable seeds for sowing involves a multi-step process. Farmers and specialized seed producers carefully select and cultivate parent plants with desirable traits, such as high yield, disease resistance, and favorable flavor profiles. The seeds are then harvested, cleaned, and processed to ensure optimal germination and viability. Advanced techniques like hybridization and genetic modification may also be employed to develop new and improved seed varieties.

Production inputs

The vegetable seed industry relies on a range of inputs, including fertile land, irrigation systems, specialized farming equipment, and skilled labor. Additionally, the industry requires access to genetic resources, research and development capabilities, and efficient distribution networks to ensure the timely delivery of seeds to farmers and gardeners around the world.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 120991 is vegetable seeds for sowing, which are then used by farmers, gardeners, and other 010000 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing producers to cultivate a wide variety of vegetables. These vegetables may be further processed, packaged, and distributed under various 020000 Manufacturing codes, such as 020300 Food Products and 020400 Beverages.

Revisions to 120991

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 120991. The most recent 1 version of this code (120991) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 120991 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for seeds; vegetable 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/v2017/120991'>120991: Seeds; vegetable 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/v2017/120923'>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/v2017/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, 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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