Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing
HS v2022 Code: 120930
About seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing
HS code 120930 covers the import and export of seeds from herbaceous plants that are primarily cultivated for their ornamental flowers. This industry plays a significant role in the global horticulture and floriculture sectors, providing the raw materials for a wide range of decorative and landscaping applications. The trade in these specialized seeds is an important component of the broader agricultural economy, supporting the production of flowers, ornamental plants, and other floral products consumed worldwide.
Production process
The production of seeds covered under HS code 120930 involves a range of agricultural techniques. Growers carefully select and cultivate specific herbaceous plant varieties, managing factors such as soil, irrigation, and climate to optimize flower and seed development. Harvesting typically involves manual or mechanical collection of the mature seed heads, which are then processed to extract, clean, and prepare the seeds for distribution and sale.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of HS code 120930 seeds include the herbaceous plant varieties themselves, as well as agricultural land, water, fertilizers, and other farming equipment and supplies. Specialized machinery may also be used for large-scale seed harvesting, processing, and packaging. Additionally, this industry relies on a skilled agricultural workforce to manage the cultivation and post-harvest handling of the seeds.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 120930 is the seeds themselves, which are then used as inputs for the production of a wide range of ornamental plants, flowers, and other horticultural products. These seeds may be consumed 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 related HS codes within the broader floriculture and horticulture industries.
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 version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 120930.
Family tree for seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, 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/v2022/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, 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/v2022/120923'>120923: Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing</a>"] B --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> 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>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class H level6 class I level6 class J level6 class K level6 class L level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight