Chapter 12 · Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; industrial plants · Section 2
HS Code 1209.25
Rye grass (Lolium multiflorium Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds
Heading 1209: Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 1209.25
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209.25.00 |
Fescue seeds > Creeping red > Rye grass (Lolium multiflorium Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
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1.4¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 6.6¢/kg | kg |
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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.
European Union - CN codes under 1209.25
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1209 25 10 | Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1209 25 90 | Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1209 25 00 | Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1209.25
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1209 25 00 00 | Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1209 25 10 00 | Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1209 25 90 00 | Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 1209
The subheadings immediately before and after 1209.25 in chapter 12.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 1209.25.
What is HS code 1209.25?
HS code 1209.25 covers: Rye grass (Lolium multiflorium Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds. It belongs to chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; industrial plants) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 1209.25?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: compound rates. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 1209.25?
The UK extends 1209.25 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 1209250000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.