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

HS v2022 Code: 1209

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
12	09	n/a

Code	1209
Version	HS v2022
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; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing; Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, 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; Seed; sugar beet 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; 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

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 purposes. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, as the seeds, fruits, and spores classified under this code are the foundation for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. The products within this industry are essential for maintaining and expanding agricultural production, contributing to food security and economic development worldwide.

Production process

The production techniques for the items under HS code 1209 vary depending on the specific product, but generally involve careful harvesting, processing, and storage methods. Many of these products are harvested directly from plants, trees, or other natural sources, and then undergo cleaning, drying, and packaging to ensure their viability and quality for sowing. Some products may also require specialized treatments, such as seed priming or coating, to enhance their germination and growth potential.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 1209 items include the natural resources from which the seeds, fruits, and spores are derived, such as farmland, forests, and other natural habitats. Additionally, producers may require specialized equipment for harvesting, processing, and packaging the products, as well as access to transportation and storage facilities to ensure the products reach their intended markets. Labor, energy, and water resources are also important inputs in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 1209 industry are the seeds, fruits, and spores that are used for sowing and propagation purposes. These products are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 1001 Wheat, 1005 (Maize (corn)), 1201 Soya beans, and 1209 Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing, among others. The outputs of this industry are essential for the cultivation of a diverse array of agricultural crops, which in turn support the production of food, feed, and other essential commodities.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/12'>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/v2022/1209'>1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1201'>1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1202'>1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1203'>1203: Copra</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1204'>1204: Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1205'>1205: Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1206'>1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1207'>1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1208'>1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1210'>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/v2022/1211'>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/v2022/1212'>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/v2022/1213'>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/v2022/1214'>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/v2022/120910'>120910: Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120921'>120921: Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120922'>120922: Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120923'>120923: Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120924'>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/v2022/120925'>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/v2022/120929'>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/v2022/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120991'>120991: Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120999'>120999: Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]


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