U.S. exports of Soybean Seed (HS 120110) totaled $4.9M in August 2026.
Soybean Seed imports of $856K in August 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSoybean seed for sowing — distinct from soybeans imported for crushing or food processing — enters under a tightly controlled pathway because USDA APHIS regulates the importation of planting seed to prevent the introduction of plant pests and diseases. Canada is the dominant supplier, benefiting from geographic proximity and integrated North American seed-variety development programs; Uruguay and Argentina are also notable sources. All imports enter under a single line (1201100000), and APHIS phytosanitary permits and seed-health certificates are mandatory before shipment. Variety registration, germination rate, and seed-health test results are the critical documentation elements that determine admissibility.
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55 import shipments a month
Importers must obtain an APHIS import permit prior to shipment, and the exporting country must provide a phytosanitary certificate issued by its national plant protection organization. The seed may also be subject to APHIS inspection at the port of entry and, in some cases, post-entry grow-out testing. Requirements vary by country of origin and the specific pest and disease risks associated with that origin; consult APHIS's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program or a licensed customs broker before arranging the first shipment.
The distinction rests on the declared and actual intended use: seed for sowing classifies under 1201.10, while soybeans for crushing, food processing, or other non-planting uses classify under 1201.90. CBP may request evidence of the planting purpose — such as a seed dealer's invoice, variety registration documents, or a phytosanitary certificate referencing planting seed — to confirm the correct heading. Misclassification can trigger both duty and APHIS compliance issues.
ImportsExports
Imports
$856KYoY · free account
Exports
$4.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.6M of Soybean Seed and exported $45.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 1201
Subheading 120110 · $4.9M of $708.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201100000 | Soybean Seeds for Sowing | $856K | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201100000 | Soybean Seeds for Sowing | $4.9M |
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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Vietnam and Malaysia together take 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.