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U.S. imports of clover seeds for sowing (trifolium spp.) (HS 120922) totaled $659K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Clover Seeds for Sowing (Trifolium spp.) paid $39K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $400K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Clover Seeds for Sowing (Trifolium spp.) imports of $659K in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $860K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClover seed for sowing spans a wide range of agronomically distinct varieties — white, ladino, alsike, crimson, red (including double-cut), sweet, and others — each classified to a separate US tariff line under heading 120922. The variety-level granularity matters commercially because red and white clovers dominate pasture and hay markets, while sweet clover is used primarily for soil improvement and cover cropping. Canada and New Zealand are the leading sources of US clover seed imports, reflecting their established grass-seed production industries. USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection applies at entry, and seed lots must meet federal and state noxious weed seed tolerances to be admissible.
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The US schedule distinguishes double-cut red clover (1209224041) from other red clover not elsewhere specified (1209224049). Double-cut varieties are bred for multiple harvests per season and are recognized as a distinct commercial type; if the seed lot is not specifically a double-cut variety, it generally falls under the NESOI line. When variety documentation is ambiguous, binding ruling requests to CBP can resolve classification before importation.
Yes. Federal Seed Act regulations and individual state seed laws set tolerance limits for noxious weed seeds in imported clover lots. Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) is a commonly regulated contaminant in clover seed and can trigger refusal or treatment requirements. Importers should obtain seed analysis certificates from accredited laboratories in the country of origin and consult USDA APHIS and the destination state's department of agriculture for current tolerances. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209224030 | CRIMSON CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED | $244K | 10.00% | $24K |
| 1209224049 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, RED NESOI | $123K | 10.00% | $5K |
| 1209222000 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.)SOWING SEED WHITE & LADINO | $106K | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209224095 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $94K | 10.00% | $9K |
| 1209224020 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, ALSIKE | $76K | -- | -- |
| 1209224060 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, SWEET | $16K | -- | -- |
| 1209224041 | DOUBLE CUT RED CLOVER SEED FOR SOWING | $0 | -- | -- |
CRIMSON CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, RED NESOI
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.)SOWING SEED WHITE & LADINO
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, ALSIKE
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, SWEET
DOUBLE CUT RED CLOVER SEED FOR SOWING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209224096 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED, NESOI | $270K |
| 1209224049 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, RED NESOI | $219K |
| 1209222000 | CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.)SOWING SEED WHITE & LADINO | $182K |
| 1209224030 | CRIMSON CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED | $119K |
| 1209224041 | DOUBLE CUT RED CLOVER SEED FOR SOWING | $33K |
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED, NESOI
61.3K kg
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED FOR SOWING, RED NESOI
76.3K kg
CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.)SOWING SEED WHITE & LADINO
43.7K kg
CRIMSON CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM SPP.) SEED
24.7K kg
DOUBLE CUT RED CLOVER SEED FOR SOWING
20.5K kg
HS 120600
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE, WA | $310K | $261K | -$49K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $38K | $219K | +$182K |
| PEMBINA, ND | $177K | $14K | -$163K |