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U.S. imports of fescue seeds for sowing (HS 120923) totaled $2.2M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Fescue Seeds for Sowing paid $7K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.6% on $103K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFescue seed for sowing is subdivided by species and, for creeping red fescue, by certification status — a distinction that matters for turf-industry buyers who specify certified varieties for golf courses and athletic fields. Tall fescue (1209230020) dominates pasture and erosion-control applications, while creeping red fescue (certified: 1209230031; other: 1209230039) and meadow fescue (1209230060) serve distinct turf and forage markets. Canada is the primary supplier, with Denmark and Sweden reflecting northern Europe's significant role in fine fescue production. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply to all imported grass seed.
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The US schedule separates certified creeping red fescue (1209230031) from non-certified (1209230039) because certified seed carries documented variety identity and purity guarantees recognized by turf-specification programs. Misclassifying certified seed as non-certified — or vice versa — can result in CBP penalties and may breach commercial contracts that specify certified-only material.
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) and meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis) are botanically distinct species with different agronomic profiles; tall fescue is coarser and more heat-tolerant, while meadow fescue is finer and better suited to cooler, wetter climates. CBP classifies them to separate 10-digit lines (1209230020 and 1209230060 respectively), so species identification on the phytosanitary certificate and commercial invoice must be accurate to support correct entry.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209230039 | FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, CREEPING RED, OTHER | $1.6M | -- | -- |
| 1209230020 | FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, TALL | $432K | 10.00% | $6K |
| 1209230090 | FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $125K | 10.00% | $650 |
| 1209230060 | MEADOW FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING | $40K | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209230031 | FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, CREEPING RED, CERTIFIED | $0 | -- | -- |
FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, CREEPING RED, OTHER
FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, TALL
FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI
MEADOW FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING
FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, CREEPING RED, CERTIFIED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209230020 | FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, TALL | $3.1M |
| 1209230090 | FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $303K |
| 1209230030 | CREEPING RED FESCUE SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $207K |
FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, TALL
1.8M kg
FESCUE SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI
154.8K kg
CREEPING RED FESCUE SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
97.8K kg
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $227K | $3.2M | +$2.9M |
| Washington | $109K | $364K | +$255K |
| Wisconsin | $343K | -- | -$343K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| EASTPORT, ID | $65K | $910K | +$844K |
| PEMBINA, ND | $839K | $17K | -$823K |