Seed processing for propagation

This class includes seed-processing activities on fee or contract basis, aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed through the removal of non-seed materials, undersized, mechanically or insect-damaged and immature seeds as well as removing the seed moisture to a safe level for seed storage. This activity includes the drying, cleaning, grading and treating of seeds until they are marketed. The treatment of genetically modified seeds is included here.

This class excludes: - preparation of agricultural products by the producer, see corresponding class in groups 011, 012 or 013 - stemming and redrying of tobacco, see 1200 - marketing activities of commission merchants and cooperative associations, see division 46 - wholesale of agricultural raw materials, see 462 - growing of seeds, see groups 011 and 012 - processing of seeds to obtain oil, see 1040 - research to develop or modify new forms of seeds, see 7210