Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS v2022 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 vital 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. The production and trade of these seeds are integral to the agricultural sector, supporting the livelihoods of farmers and contributing to the overall economic development of many countries.

Production process

The production of vegetable seeds for sowing involves a carefully orchestrated process. Seed companies and specialized growers carefully select and cultivate parent plants, ensuring the desired traits and characteristics are preserved. The seeds are then harvested, cleaned, and processed to meet strict quality standards before being packaged and distributed to farmers and gardeners worldwide.

Production inputs

The production of vegetable seeds for sowing requires a range of inputs, including high-quality parent plants, fertile soil, irrigation systems, and specialized equipment for harvesting, cleaning, and processing the seeds. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced agricultural techniques, such as 010000 Plant production, 840000 Machinery, and 300000 Chemicals, to optimize yield and ensure the seeds meet the necessary standards for sowing.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 120991 is vegetable seeds that are used for sowing purposes by farmers, gardeners, and other agricultural producers. These seeds are then used to grow a wide variety of vegetables, including 070000 Vegetables, 080000 Fruits and nuts, and 120000 Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, which are essential for human consumption and the production of various food and agricultural products.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 120991.

Family tree for seeds; vegetable 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/v2022/120991'>120991: Seeds; vegetable 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/v2022/120923'>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/v2022/120930'>120930: Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, 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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