U.S. imports of flower seeds for sowing (herbaceous plants) (HS 120930) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHerbaceous flowering plant seeds โ including petunia (1209300010) and pansy (1209300020) as separately enumerated tariff lines, plus a broad NESOI category โ serve the commercial horticulture, home garden, and landscape industries. The Netherlands leads US imports under this heading, reflecting its dominant role in global ornamental seed breeding and production, with Costa Rica and Guatemala also significant suppliers. Seed viability, variety certification, and phytosanitary compliance are the primary trade concerns, as many commercial varieties are proprietary hybrids subject to plant variety protection. Importers should confirm that shipments are accompanied by valid phytosanitary certificates issued by USDA APHIS-recognized authorities.
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Yes. Many commercial petunia, pansy, and other ornamental seeds are protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act or equivalent foreign regimes. Importers acting as distributors or resellers should verify licensing arrangements with the breeder, as unauthorized importation of protected varieties can trigger civil liability independent of customs classification.
USDA APHIS requires phytosanitary certificates for most imported flower seed lots and may impose additional conditions or prohibitions for species or origins associated with specific plant pests or diseases. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS before importing.
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Imports
$5.1M
from 41 countries ยท YTD: $24.3M
Exports
$5.0M
Deficit of $135K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $135K (net importer)
YTD: $24.3M imported (April 2026)
286 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.