HS Code 120924
6-digit classification for Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing : Seeds of forage plants : Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds
Also searched as: Kentucky bluegrass seed, Poa pratensis seed, bluegrass seed, grass seed, turf seed
Classification
How 120924 breaks down
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit
Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing
Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds
Short answer
What HS code 120924 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 120924 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for kentucky blue grass (poa pratensis l.) seeds; often searched as Kentucky bluegrass seed, Poa pratensis seed, bluegrass seed. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
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Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 120924?
Buyers sourcing kentucky blue grass (poa pratensis l.) seeds from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 120924 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 120924
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 120924 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 1209
Other HS codes under 1209
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing". If 120924 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 120924: common questions
What is HS code 120924?
HS code 120924 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing : Seeds of forage plants : Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds". The first two digits (12) are the chapter — Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit — and digits 3-4 (1209) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 120924?
Common products classified under 120924 include Kentucky bluegrass seed, Poa pratensis seed, bluegrass seed, grass seed, turf seed and similar items matching kentucky blue grass (poa pratensis l.) seeds. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 120924?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 120924 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (120924) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 12
Explore Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit
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