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U.S. imports of forage plant seeds for sowing (other) (HS 120929) totaled $3.3M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Forage Plant Seeds for Sowing (Other) paid $136K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Forage Plant Seeds for Sowing (Other) imports of $3.3M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeading 120929 is the broadest forage and grass seed category in the US schedule, covering a wide array of species including bentgrass, Bermuda grass, birdsfoot trefoil, bromegrass, orchard grass, sorghum-sudan, Sudan grass, wheatgrass, and wild rye, each assigned to a specific 10-digit line. The heading's breadth means classification disputes are common — particularly for species that straddle the forage/turf boundary, such as Bermuda grass, which appears in both pasture and sports-field contexts. Canada and New Zealand are the leading suppliers, reflecting their established grass-seed export industries. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply across all lines, and noxious weed seed tolerances vary by species and destination state.
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The US schedule separates husked Bermuda grass seed (1209299125) from non-husked Bermuda grass seed (1209299126). Husking removes the outer hull to improve germination uniformity and is a processing step that changes the product's physical form and its tariff classification. Importers should confirm with their supplier whether the seed has been mechanically dehulled and document this on the commercial invoice to support the correct line.
Mixed forage seed blends can be complex to classify because each component species may fall under a different 10-digit line. CBP generally classifies blends by the predominant species by weight, but importers should provide a detailed species composition breakdown on the commercial invoice. If the blend contains species from multiple subheadings, a binding ruling request before importation is advisable to avoid post-entry reclassification and penalties.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209299179 | OTHER GRASS SEEDS USED FR SOWING NESOI EX WILD RYE | $843K | 10.00% | $10K |
| 1209299196 | SEEDS OF FORAGE PLANTS FOR SOWING, NESOI | $809K | 10.00% | $39K |
| 1209299140 | ORCHARD GRASS SEED FOR SOWING | $794K | 10.00% | $73K |
| 1209299174 | WHEATGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING NESOI | $378K | -- | -- |
| 1209299136 | BROMEGRASS, MEADOW, SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $238K | 10.00% | $7K |
| 1209291000 | BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $95K | 5.50% | $5K |
| 1209299137 | SMOOTH BROMEGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $61K | -- | -- |
| 1209299130 | BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL GRASS SEED USED FOR SOWING | $40K | -- | -- |
| 1209299160 | SUDAN GRASS SEED FOR SOWING | $17K | -- | -- |
| 1209299138 | BROMEGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING NESOI | $13K | 10.01% | $1K |
| 1209299171 | WHEATGRASS, CRESTED SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1209299126 | BERMUDA GRASS SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1209299120 | BENT GRASS (GENUS AGROSTIS) SEED FOR SOWING | $0 | -- | -- |
OTHER GRASS SEEDS USED FR SOWING NESOI EX WILD RYE
SEEDS OF FORAGE PLANTS FOR SOWING, NESOI
ORCHARD GRASS SEED FOR SOWING
WHEATGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING NESOI
BROMEGRASS, MEADOW, SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING, NESOI
SMOOTH BROMEGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL GRASS SEED USED FOR SOWING
SUDAN GRASS SEED FOR SOWING
BROMEGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING NESOI
WHEATGRASS, CRESTED SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
BERMUDA GRASS SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI
BENT GRASS (GENUS AGROSTIS) SEED FOR SOWING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209299196 | SEEDS OF FORAGE PLANTS FOR SOWING, NESOI | $2.5M |
| 1209299120 | BENT GRASS (GENUS AGROSTIS) SEED FOR SOWING | $1.8M |
| 1209299126 | BERMUDA GRASS SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $1.2M |
| 1209299125 | BERMUDA GRASS SEED USED FOR SOWING, HUSKED | $975K |
| 1209299175 | GRASS SEEDS OF A KIND FOR SOWING, NESOI | $614K |
| 1209299160 | SUDAN GRASS SEED FOR SOWING | $475K |
| 1209299150 | SORGHUM-SUDAN GRASS SEEDS FOR SOWING | $406K |
| 1209291000 | BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING, NESOI | $249K |
| 1209299140 | ORCHARD GRASS SEED FOR SOWING | $107K |
| 1209299130 | BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL GRASS SEED USED FOR SOWING | $62K |
| 1209299170 | WHEATGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $0 |
SEEDS OF FORAGE PLANTS FOR SOWING, NESOI
2.3M kg
BENT GRASS (GENUS AGROSTIS) SEED FOR SOWING
197.0K kg
BERMUDA GRASS SEED FOR SOWING, NESOI
446.8K kg
BERMUDA GRASS SEED USED FOR SOWING, HUSKED
292.2K kg
GRASS SEEDS OF A KIND FOR SOWING, NESOI
302.8K kg
SUDAN GRASS SEED FOR SOWING
404.2K kg
SORGHUM-SUDAN GRASS SEEDS FOR SOWING
262.0K kg
BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING, NESOI
127.6K kg
ORCHARD GRASS SEED FOR SOWING
53.4K kg
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL GRASS SEED USED FOR SOWING
48.0K kg
WHEATGRASS SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $533K | $2.9M | +$2.4M |
| California | $99K | $2.2M | +$2.1M |
| Texas | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $36K | $2.2M | +$2.1M |
| PEMBINA, ND | $811K | $611K | -$200K |
| SEATTLE, WA | $177K | $928K | +$751K |