Chapter 1008 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 10.08
Bulk Buckwheat for Animal Feed
Bulk buckwheat grains intended for animal feed, presented in raw, unmilled form. The grains are present and unworked, meeting the requirements of Chapter 10 for classification as buckwheat, regardless of end use.
1008.10.00Cleaned Buckwheat for Export
Buckwheat seeds that have been cleaned to remove impurities, but remain in whole grain form. Cleaning does not constitute 'working' under Chapter 10, so the product stays classified as buckwheat in heading 10.08.
1008.10.00Common Buckwheat Varietal Grain
Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) seeds in their natural, unmilled state. This variety is the standard for food production and meets the definition of buckwheat under heading 10.08, with grains present and unworked.
1008.10.00Gluten-Free Buckwheat Grain
Buckwheat grains certified gluten-free, presented in raw seed form. The gluten-free status does not affect classification; the product remains buckwheat under heading 10.08 as long as the grains are present and unworked.
1008.10.00Hulled Buckwheat Kernels
Buckwheat kernels with the outer hull removed. Although hulling is a form of working, the product is still buckwheat in seed form and is not excluded by Chapter Note 1(B), which only excludes grains that are hulled or otherwise worked, except rice. However, since the note excludes hulled grains generally, this product may not qualify under Chapter 10 unless it is considered minimally processed.
1008.10.00Japanese Sobagaki Buckwheat
Premium buckwheat variety from Japan, imported as whole seeds for soba noodle production. The product is unmilled and unworked, with grains present, so it falls under tariff item 1008.10.00 as buckwheat.
1008.10.00Organic Buckwheat Seeds
Certified organic buckwheat seeds, suitable for planting or food use, in unmilled form. Organic certification does not change the tariff classification; the product is buckwheat under heading 10.08 as long as grains are present and unworked.
1008.10.00Raw Buckwheat Grain for Milling
Raw buckwheat grains harvested and cleaned for industrial milling into flour. The product is unmilled and unworked, with grains present, so it falls under tariff item 1008.10.00 as buckwheat.
1008.10.00Tartary Buckwheat Seeds
Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) seeds, a variety higher in rutin, used in functional foods. The species is a type of buckwheat and is classified under heading 10.08, with grains present and unworked.
1008.10.00Whole Buckwheat Groats
Whole buckwheat groats, either unhulled or minimally processed, used for milling or cooking. If unhulled and unworked, the product falls under tariff item 1008.10.00 as buckwheat. If hulled, it may be excluded by Chapter Note 1(B).
1008.21.00Bird Millet Seed Mix
A blend of proso and foxtail millet seeds marketed for bird feeding or aviculture, imported as seed stock. It falls under this tariff item because it consists of millet seeds in their natural, unprocessed state, with grains present, and is not hulled or otherwise worked.
1008.21.00Finger Millet Seed
Finger millet seed (Eleusine coracana), also known as ragi, imported for planting or sowing. It is classified under this tariff item as millet seed, with grains present and no processing beyond natural state, consistent with the chapter's legal notes.
1008.21.00Foxtail Millet Seed
Foxtail millet seed (Setaria italica) imported for agricultural planting, valued for rapid growth and gluten-free farming. It falls under this tariff item as millet seed, with grains present and unprocessed, per the chapter's classification rules.
1008.21.00Organic Proso Millet Seed
Certified organic proso millet seed, used for organic farming to produce health-focused grains. It is classified under this tariff item as millet seed, with grains present and no processing, and the organic status does not affect the tariff classification.
1008.21.00Pearl Millet Seed
Pearl millet seed (Pennisetum glaucum), also known as bajra, imported for cultivation as a drought-resistant crop. It falls under this tariff item as millet seed, with grains present and unprocessed, consistent with the chapter's legal notes.
1008.21.00Proso Millet Seed
Proso millet seed (Panicum miliaceum) intended for planting or sowing in dryland farming regions. It is classified under this tariff item as millet seed, with grains present and no processing, per the chapter's classification rules.
1008.29.00Bulk Millet for Birdseed
Bulk millet grains, either mixed or single-variety, are imported in their natural, unmilled state for use as wild bird feed. These grains are not hulled or otherwise processed, so they remain classified under heading 10.08 as other cereals.
1008.29.00Certified Organic Proso Millet
Certified organic proso millet is imported in its raw, whole grain form for health food markets. It is unmilled and unprocessed, so it qualifies as 'other' millet under tariff item 1008.29.00, with organic certification noted for statistical purposes.
1008.29.00Finger Millet Grains
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), also known as ragi, is a whole, unmilled cereal grain rich in calcium, used for health foods and porridges. It is a type of millet not otherwise specified, so it falls under tariff item 1008.29.00 as 'other' millet.
1008.29.00Foxtail Millet Whole Seeds
Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is an ancient grain imported as whole, unmilled seeds for Asian cuisines and birdseed mixes. It is not canary seed and is unmilled, so it is classified as 'other' millet under tariff item 1008.29.00.
1008.29.00Japanese Barnyard Millet
Japanese barnyard millet (Echinochloa esculenta) is a whole, unmilled cereal grain used in traditional Japanese dishes and gluten-free baking. It is a type of millet not specifically named, so it is classified as 'other' millet under tariff item 1008.29.00.
1008.29.00Pearl Millet Seeds
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) grains are drought-resistant cereal seeds imported raw and uncleaned for food, fodder, and bird feed. They are unmilled and not otherwise worked, so they fall under tariff item 1008.29.00 as 'other' millet.
1008.29.00Proso Millet Grain
Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a small-seeded annual grass grain imported in its natural, unmilled state for birdseed, livestock feed, and gluten-free human consumption. It is not hulled or otherwise worked, so it is classified as 'other' millet under tariff item 1008.29.00.
1008.30.00Bulk Canary Seeds for Aviary Use
Bulk canary seeds in large sack quantities, whole and unmilled, intended for professional bird breeders and aviaries. These seeds are raw cereal grains of the Phalaris canariensis species, meeting the chapter requirement that grains be present and unworked.
1008.30.00Cleaned White Canary Seeds
Cleaned white canary seeds that have been screened to remove impurities but not ground, milled, or otherwise worked. They retain their natural grain form, qualifying under the canary seeds tariff item as unprocessed cereals.
1008.30.00Golden Canary Seeds for Finches
Golden canary seeds selected for finches and other small birds, packaged in consumer sizes. These are whole, unmilled seeds that meet the chapter's requirement for grains in natural form, falling squarely under the canary seeds item.
1008.30.00High-Protein Canary Seeds
High-protein canary seeds selectively bred for enhanced nutritional content, still in whole grain form. The breeding process does not constitute working or processing, so the seeds remain classified as canary seeds under the cereal chapter.
1008.30.00Organic Certified Canary Seeds
Organic certified canary seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, sold in bulk for bird food. The organic certification does not alter the grain's natural state, so the seeds are classified as canary seeds under the cereal chapter.
1008.30.00Premium Hulled Canary Seeds
Premium hulled canary seeds are canary seeds with the outer husks removed but not further milled or processed. They remain classified as canary seeds under tariff item 1008.30.00 because Chapter 10 covers grains even when hulled, provided they are not otherwise worked. These seeds are typically packaged for bird feed and retain their cereal grain character.
1008.30.00Raw Canary Seeds for Bird Feed
Raw canary seeds (Phalaris canariensis) harvested and cleaned for use as birdseed in aviaries and pet stores. These are unground, unworked grains that meet the chapter's requirement for grains in natural form, specifically classified as canary seeds.
1008.30.00Unhulled Canary Seeds in Bulk
Unhulled canary seeds shipped in bulk for further processing into bird feed. The seeds remain in their natural, unworked state with grains present, qualifying under the canary seeds tariff item as raw cereals.
1008.40.00Black Fonio Seeds
Unhulled black fonio seeds (Digitaria iburua), a nutrient-dense variety popular in Nigerian cuisine for its earthy flavor in couscous-like dishes. These seeds are in their natural state with grains present, qualifying under tariff item 1008.40.00 as fonio (Digitaria spp.).
1008.40.00Bulk Fonio Cargo
Large shipment of unmilled fonio grains in 50kg bags for wholesale to food processors. This bulk cargo consists of pure fonio (Digitaria spp.) in its natural grain form, directly matching tariff item 1008.40.00.
1008.40.00Fonio for Sprouting
Clean, viable fonio seeds selected for high germination rates in microgreen production or home sprouting kits. These seeds are in their raw, unprocessed state with grains present, falling under tariff item 1008.40.00 as fonio (Digitaria spp.).
1008.40.00Hulled Fonio Grains
Pre-hulled fonio grains ready for quick cooking, retaining full bran for nutrition in West African staples like thiakry. Despite being hulled, these grains are not otherwise worked and remain classified under tariff item 1008.40.00 as fonio (Digitaria spp.).
1008.40.00Organic White Fonio
Certified organic white fonio grains grown without synthetic pesticides, ideal for health food markets in salads and baking. These unmilled grains of Digitaria spp. are in their natural state, qualifying under tariff item 1008.40.00.
1008.40.00White Fonio Grains
Whole, hulled white fonio grains (Digitaria exilis) harvested from West Africa, used as a gluten-free grain in porridges and salads. These grains are hulled but not otherwise worked, remaining classified under tariff item 1008.40.00 as fonio (Digitaria spp.).
1008.50.00Black Quinoa Grains
Black quinoa grains are a nutrient-dense variety of Chenopodium quinoa, triple-washed and ready for cooking. As unmilled whole grain, it is classified under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Black Quinoa Seeds
Black quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) with dark grains, known for its nutty flavor and high antioxidant content. This unmilled, unprocessed grain falls under tariff item 1008.50.00 as it is a variety of quinoa, not hulled or otherwise worked.
1008.50.00Bulk Peruvian Quinoa
Bulk Peruvian quinoa encompasses mixed varieties of Chenopodium quinoa grown in the Altiplano region, cleaned for export. As unmilled whole grain, it falls under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Bulk Saponin-Free Quinoa
Saponin-free quinoa that has been washed to remove the bitter outer coating, but remains whole grain and unmilled. This processing does not constitute hulling or working, so it stays under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Certified Organic Baby Quinoa
Baby quinoa consists of smaller Chenopodium quinoa grains harvested early, offering a tender texture. As an unmilled whole grain, it qualifies under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Certified Organic Black Quinoa
Certified organic black quinoa is a rare variety known for its crunchy texture and high fiber. As unmilled organic quinoa, it falls under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Certified Organic Red Quinoa
Certified organic red quinoa is prized for its higher protein content and vibrant color. As unmilled organic quinoa, it is classified under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Certified Organic Royal Peruvian Quinoa
Certified organic Royal Peruvian quinoa is a premium large-grain variety, celebrated for its delicate flavor. As unmilled organic quinoa, it falls under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Certified Organic Tri-Color Quinoa Blend
Certified organic tri-color quinoa blend mixes white, red, and black organic quinoa grains. As a blend of unmilled organic quinoa, it is classified under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Certified Organic White Quinoa
Certified organic white quinoa is a whole grain Chenopodium quinoa, used as a gluten-free superfood. As unmilled organic quinoa, it falls under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Organic White Quinoa
Organic white quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a gluten-free seed from the Andes, cleaned and prepared as whole grains for culinary use. It falls under tariff item 1008.50.00 because it is a cereal grain of heading 10.08, with no processing beyond cleaning that would exclude it from Chapter 10.
1008.50.00Organic White Quinoa Grain
Organic white quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a gluten-free pseudo-cereal grain, unmilled and unprocessed. It falls under tariff item 1008.50.00 as a standard quinoa variety.
1008.50.00Peruvian Golden Quinoa
Peruvian golden quinoa features light yellow Chenopodium quinoa grains from coastal valleys. As an unmilled whole grain, it is classified under tariff item 1008.50.00 regardless of origin.
1008.50.00Red Quinoa Seeds
Red quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa) are a high-protein pseudo-cereal, cleaned and polished for culinary use. They are classified under 1008.50.00 as quinoa, since polishing does not constitute hulling or other working that would exclude them from Chapter 10.
1008.50.00Red Quinoa Whole Grain
Red quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) has a chewier texture due to its red bran layer, popular in health food markets. This unmilled whole grain falls under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Royal Bolivian Quinoa
Royal Bolivian quinoa is a premium Chenopodium quinoa from high-altitude regions, with larger grains. As unmilled whole grain, it qualifies under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.50.00Royal White Quinoa
Royal white quinoa is a premium large-grained variety of Chenopodium quinoa, valued for its texture and culinary performance. It is classified under 1008.50.00 as quinoa, as it is a distinct variety but still within the species named in the tariff item.
1008.50.00Saponin-Free Quinoa
Saponin-free quinoa has been water-washed to remove the bitter outer coating, making it ready-to-cook Chenopodium quinoa seeds. It falls under 1008.50.00 because washing does not constitute hulling or other working that would exclude it from Chapter 10, and the grains remain intact.
1008.50.00Tri-Color Quinoa Blend
Tri-color quinoa blend combines white, red, and black varieties of Chenopodium quinoa. As a blend of unmilled quinoa, it remains classified under tariff item 1008.50.00.
1008.60.00Bulk Triticale for Feed
Bulk whole triticale grains in bulk shipments for livestock feed, valued for high protein and digestibility. This unmilled cereal is classified as triticale under tariff item 1008.60.00, distinct from wheat or rye.
1008.60.00Canadian Triticale Grain
Premium triticale grain sourced from Canadian prairies, known for yield and disease resistance. Imported whole as triticale, a key cereal not covered by wheat or maize headings, used for baking and feed.
1008.60.00Food-Grade Triticale Grain
Clean, food-grade whole triticale screened for human consumption in cereals and breads. Classified as triticale under tariff item 1008.60.00, ensuring separation from feed grades, packaged in 25kg sacks.
1008.60.00Forage Triticale Grain
Triticale grain from forage varieties, harvested at soft dough stage for silage base. Classified as raw triticale under tariff item 1008.60.00, in bulk for ruminant feed.