HS Code 120910
Sugar Beet Seeds for Sowing
HS code 120910 covers sugar beet seeds specifically processed for sowing, distinguishing them from seeds intended for industrial processing or consumption.
HS Code 120910 — Sugar Beet Seeds for Sowing
This code is dedicated to sugar beet seeds specifically prepared and intended for planting. These seeds are often pelleted or treated with fungicides and insecticides to ensure high germination rates for commercial sugar production.
What's included
- Pelleted sugar beet seeds
- Treated sugar beet seeds for planting
- Monogerm sugar beet seeds
What's excluded
- Sugar beets (fresh or dried) → use
121291(The fruit/root itself for sugar production is in 1212.)
Common examples
- Fungicide-treated sugar beet seeds
- Pelleted Beta vulgaris seeds for commercial sows
- Sugar beet seed units for mechanical planters
Frequently asked questions
Why are these seeds often blue or green?
They are typically 'pelleted' with a clay coating and dyed to indicate chemical treatments like fungicides or to aid in mechanical planting.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Must comply with national seed laws regarding purity and germination.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: France, Germany, Denmark
- Top importers: Russia, United States of America, Turkey
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Key takeaway
Essential for agricultural supply chains; strictly for planting/sowing use.
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