U.S. imports of Clover Seeds for Sowing (Trifolium spp.) (HS 120922) totaled $1.2M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Clover Seeds for Sowing (Trifolium spp.) paid $27K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Clover Seeds for Sowing (Trifolium spp.) imports of $1.2M in August 2026 ran 37% above the year-to-date monthly average of $896K.
Last updated: August 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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26 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 7 of 10 in heading 1209
Subheading 120922 · $1.2M of $56.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$605KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.8M of Clover Seeds for Sowing (Trifolium spp.) and exported $15.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209222000 | Clover (Trifolium Spp.)Sowing Seed White & Ladino | $811K | 0.22% | 99.74% | $2K |
| 1209224095 | Clover (Trifolium Spp.) Seed for Sowing, NESOI | $326K | 7.35% | 58.83% | $24K |
| 1209224060 | Clover (Trifolium Spp.) Seed for Sowing, Sweet | $32K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209224030 | Crimson Clover (Trifolium Spp.) Seed | $30K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209224049 | Clover (Trifolium Spp.) Seed for Sowing, Red NESOI | $18K | 2.26% | 18.13% | $413 |
| 1209224041 | Double Cut Red Clover Seed for Sowing | $7K | 6.33% | 63.32% | $413 |
| 1209224020 | Clover (Trifolium Spp.) Seed for Sowing, Alsike | $3K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
New Zealand and Australia together supply 80% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
17.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.17% of imports for consumption.