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U.S. imports of kentucky bluegrass seeds for sowing (HS 120924) totaled $190K in May 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds for Sowing imports of $190K in May 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $251K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataKentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) seed for sowing is classified to a single US tariff line (1209240000), reflecting its status as a commercially distinct, botanically defined species rather than a broad category. It is a cornerstone of the cool-season turf market — widely used in lawns, sports fields, and golf course fairways — and commands premium pricing for named, certified varieties. Canada leads US imports under this heading, with Denmark and Spain also supplying the market. USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection applies, and state seed laws in major turf-producing states often impose additional variety-labeling requirements.
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Yes. Beyond federal phytosanitary requirements enforced by USDA APHIS, the Federal Seed Act requires that imported seed offered for sale carry labels disclosing variety name (or 'variety not stated'), lot number, germination percentage, and noxious weed seed content. Many states impose additional requirements, including variety registration for named cultivars. Importers should verify destination-state seed law compliance before distribution.
Kentucky bluegrass has hundreds of named cultivars with significantly different performance characteristics for disease resistance, drought tolerance, and shade adaptation. Turf contractors and sod producers often specify cultivars by name, and mislabeled or undocumented variety identity can expose importers to liability under the Federal Seed Act and state seed laws, as well as commercial disputes with buyers.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $174K | $2.3M | +$2.2M |
| CHINA | -- | $738K | +$738K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $248K | +$248K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $78K | +$78K |
| ITALY | -- | $52K | +$52K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209240000 | KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (POA PRATENSIS L.) SOWING SEED | $120K | 1.18% | 11.20% | $1K |
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (POA PRATENSIS L.) SOWING SEED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209240000 | KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (POA PRATENSIS L.) SOWING SEED | $3.5M |
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (POA PRATENSIS L.) SOWING SEED
1.1M 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 | $13K | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| Washington | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| New Jersey | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $727K | +$727K |
| EASTPORT, ID | -- | $458K | +$458K |