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U.S. imports of sugar beet seeds for sowing (HS 120910) totaled $5K in May 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Sugar Beet Seeds for Sowing imports of $5K in May 2026 ran 74% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataSugar beet planting seed is a high-value, technology-intensive agricultural input where variety genetics and disease-resistance traits drive purchasing decisions as much as price. Classified under a single line (1209100000), this commodity is sourced almost exclusively from European plant-breeding programs — France and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers to the US, with Italy also a source — reflecting the concentration of sugar beet seed R&D in those countries. USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification is required for all imported seed-for-sowing, and seed lots may be subject to additional testing or treatment conditions; consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS before importing.
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France, the Netherlands, and other European countries host the world's leading sugar beet seed breeding companies, which have invested decades in developing high-yield, disease-resistant, and herbicide-tolerant varieties. US sugar beet growers rely on these proprietary genetics, making European seed houses the primary global suppliers regardless of where the seed is ultimately multiplied.
Imported sugar beet seed for sowing must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization. APHIS may require the seed to be treated (e.g., fungicide-coated) or tested for specific pathogens such as beet necrotic yellow vein virus (rhizomania). Importers should verify current APHIS permit and treatment requirements well in advance of the planting season, as processing times can be significant.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $196K | +$196K |
| MEXICO | -- | $95K | +$95K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209100000 | SUGAR BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $4K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $374 |
SUGAR BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1209100000 | SUGAR BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING | $296K |
SUGAR BEET SEED OF A KIND USED FOR SOWING
60.1K kg
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -- | $187K | +$187K |
| Texas | -- | $60K | +$60K |
| California | $4K | $40K | +$36K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTPORT, ID | -- | $187K | +$187K |
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | -- | $95K | +$95K |
| BLAINE, WA | -- | $9K | +$9K |