HS 120910

Sugar Beet Seeds for Sowing

U.S. imports of sugar beet seeds for sowing (HS 120910) totaled $4K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Sugar beet planting seed (Beta vulgaris) is a high-value agricultural input where variety performance and disease resistance directly affect sugar yield per acre, making certified seed provenance a commercial priority for US growers. All imports enter under a single tariff line (1209100000) and are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection and import permit requirements. France and the Netherlands dominate supply, reflecting the concentration of elite sugar beet breeding programs in Western Europe.

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Exports

$296K

Imports: $4K to 2 countries

Surplus of $292K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $292K (net exporter)

YTD: $8K imported (April 2026)

1 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1FRANCE$4K
100.0%
2

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI

HS 121190

$28.7M

VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING

HS 120991

$26.9M

LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN

HS 120510

$25.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA documentation is required to import sugar beet seeds for sowing?

USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization, and importers may need an APHIS import permit depending on origin and seed treatment status. Shipments are subject to port-of-entry inspection for pests and diseases. Importers should confirm current permit requirements with APHIS before shipment, as conditions can change based on pest risk assessments.

Why do France and the Netherlands dominate US sugar beet seed imports?

Western Europe, particularly France and the Netherlands, hosts the world's leading sugar beet seed breeding companies, which have invested decades in developing high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties suited to diverse growing conditions. US sugar beet producers rely heavily on these proprietary varieties, creating a structurally concentrated import supply chain with limited near-term substitution options.