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

HS v2022 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 carefully cultivate and harvest the parent plants, ensuring optimal growing conditions and seed quality. The seeds are then cleaned, processed, and packaged for distribution to end-users, such as livestock farmers and crop growers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 120923 items include high-quality parent plants, arable land, agricultural machinery (e.g., seeders, harvesters), and specialized processing equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, access to water resources, and a robust transportation network to facilitate the movement of goods.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the supply of fescue seeds and other forage plant seeds to 121000 (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 or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered), 121010 Liquorice roots, and 121020 Ginseng roots, which are used in the production of animal feed, lawn and pasture grasses, and various agricultural and horticultural applications.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 120923.

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

    graph LR
    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120923'>120923: Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120910'>120910: Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120921'>120921: Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120922'>120922: Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120991'>120991: Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
B --> L["<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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