U.S. exports of kentucky bluegrass seeds for sowing (HS 120924) totaled $909K in August 2026.
Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds for Sowing imports of $121K in August 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $220K.
Last updated: August 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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22 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 12
Subheading 8 of 10 in heading 1209
Subheading 120924 · $909K of $51.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$121KYoY · free account
Exports
$909KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1M of Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds for Sowing.
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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209240000 | Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis L.) Sowing Seed | $121K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209240000 | Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis L.) Sowing Seed | $909K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Netherlands together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.