0164 Seed processing for propagation

This subcategory includes:

• services to improve the propagation quality of the seed, including treatment of genetically modified seeds:
  • removal of non-seed materials, undersized, mechanically or insect-damaged and immature seeds
  • removal of seed moisture to a safe level for seed storage
  • drying, cleaning, grading and treating of seeds until they are marketed

This subcategory excludes:

• seeds, see groups 01.1 and 01.2
• processing services for seeds to obtain oil, see 10.41
• research services to develop or modify new forms of seeds, see 72.11.31, 72.11.32 and 72.11.33