1209.23.00
Fescue seeds
HTS code 1209.23.00 covers fescue seeds, which are used for sowing and fall under the broader category of forage plant seeds in Chapter 12. These seeds generally have free duty with standard trade partner or FTA eligibility, making this code relevant for importing or exporting fescue for agricultural purposes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1209.23.00
AI Summary
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 12, which covers seeds, fruits, and spores used for sowing. Specifically, code 1209.23.00 covers fescue seeds, a type of forage plant seed used for planting. Further breakdown exists for different fescue varieties, including tall fescue (1209.23.00.20), creeping red fescue with certified (1209.23.00.31) or other (1209.23.00.39) status, meadow fescue (1209.23.00.60), and any other fescue varieties (1209.23.00.90); choose the statistical suffix that accurately reflects the specific type of fescue seed being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 1209.23.00 (Fescue seeds) is free, meaning no duty is assessed on imports meeting the standard trade partner (NTR) requirements. Special rates are not specified, but eligibility for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or preference programs could potentially offer reduced or eliminated duties. This duty structure applies consistently to all subdivisions including those for Tall Fescue (1209.23.00.20), Certified and Other Creeping Red Fescue (1209.23.00.31 & 39), Meadow Fescue (1209.23.00.60), and Other Fescue (1209.23.00.90). All import quantities must be reported in kilograms.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 4.4¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1209.23.00.20
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Fescue seeds > Tall
1209.23.00.31
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Fescue seeds > Creeping red: > Certified
1209.23.00.39
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Fescue seeds > Creeping red: > Other
1209.23.00.60
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Fescue seeds > Meadow
1209.23.00.90
Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing: > Seeds of forage plants: > Fescue seeds > Other
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November 15, 2025
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