U.S. imports of Fescue Seeds for Sowing (HS 120923) totaled $2.4M in September 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Last updated: September 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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137 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 4 of 10 in heading 1209
Subheading 120923 · $2.4M of $56.6M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209230020 | Fescue Seed for Sowing, Tall | $1.9M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209230039 | Fescue Seed for Sowing, Creeping Red, Other | $1.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209230090 | Fescue Seed for Sowing, NESOI | $74K | 1.42% | 14.23% | $1K |
| 1209230060 | Meadow Fescue Seed for Sowing | $45K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1209230031 | Fescue Seed for Sowing, Creeping Red, Certified | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209230020 | Fescue Seed for Sowing, Tall | $1.1M |
| 1209230090 | Fescue Seed for Sowing, NESOI | $263K |
| 1209230030 | Creeping Red Fescue Seed of A Kind Used for Sowing | $173K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $24.0M of Fescue Seeds for Sowing and exported $32.1M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Canada and Australia together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.