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U.S. exports of flower seeds for sowing (herbaceous plants, not petunia or pansy), nesoi (HS 1209300080) totaled $3.5M in June 2026, traded with 59 countries.
Seeds of herbaceous flowering plants cultivated primarily for ornamental bloom — excluding petunia and pansy, which have their own dedicated lines — are classified under 1209300080 and enter the US subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection and, in many cases, a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country. Seed viability, species identity, and freedom from weed seed contamination are the primary admissibility concerns, and APHIS may require laboratory testing for certain genera or origins. The "NESOI" designation means importers must confirm the specific flower species is not captured by a more specific provision before using this line. Commercial seed importers serving the horticulture and landscaping industries rely on this line for a wide variety of annual and perennial species.
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USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate for most imported seeds and may conduct inspection or testing at the port of entry to verify species identity and freedom from regulated pests and weed seeds. Certain genera may require additional permits or be subject to import restrictions depending on their origin.
Petunia and pansy seeds are classified under their own specific HTS lines within heading 1209, reflecting their commercial importance as distinct, high-volume seed categories. Importers must verify the botanical identity of their seed lots to ensure they are not misclassifying petunia or pansy seeds under this residual NESOI line.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $640K | +$640K |
| CANADA | -- | $632K | +$632K |
| INDIA | -- | $378K | +$378K |
| CHINA | -- | $322K | +$322K |
| JAPAN | -- | $222K | +$222K |
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