Foxtail 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is actually canary seed (Phalaris canariensis)
Canary seed is specifically classified under heading 10.08, subheading 1008.30.
If the foxtail millet is hulled or pearled
Worked grains are excluded from chapter 10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly label the product as foxtail millet (Setaria italica) to distinguish it from canary seed, which has a separate classification
• Confirm the seeds are not hulled or milled to remain under chapter 10
• Check CFIA requirements for grain imports intended for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 1008.29.00
Bulk 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.
Certified 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.
Finger 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.
Japanese 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.
Pearl 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.
Proso 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.