Raw 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 seeds with grains present, directly matching the tariff item's description for canary seeds.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the seeds are mixed with other cereal grains
Mixed cereal seeds may fall under the residual heading for other cereals.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the seeds are dry and free from mold to avoid CFIA rejection at the border
• Provide a detailed product description on the bill of lading to expedite customs clearance
• If importing from a non-US country, verify any phytosanitary requirements with CFIA
Related Products under Tariff item 1008.30.00
Bulk Canary Seeds for Aviary Use
Bulk canary seeds in large sack quantities, intended for professional bird breeders and aviaries. These are whole, unmilled seeds of Phalaris canariensis, with grains present and no hulling or further processing, as required by Chapter 10 notes.
Cleaned White Canary Seeds
Cleaned white canary seeds that have been screened to remove impurities but not ground or milled. The grains remain intact and unprocessed, meeting the Chapter 10 requirement that grains be present and not hulled or worked.
Golden Canary Seeds for Finches
Golden canary seeds selected for small bird species like finches, packaged in consumer-sized bags. These are pure, unmilled canary seeds with grains intact, fitting the tariff item's scope for unprocessed cereal seeds.
High-Protein Canary Seeds
Selectively bred canary seeds with elevated protein content for nutritional bird diets, still in unmilled form. The grains are present and unprocessed, aligning with Chapter 10's classification criteria for cereals.
Organic Certified Canary Seeds
Organic certified canary seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, sold in bulk for bird food. The seeds are unmilled and unprocessed, with grains present, meeting Chapter 10's requirements for cereal classification.
Unhulled Canary Seeds in Bulk
Natural unhulled canary seeds shipped in bulk for further processing into bird feed. The seeds retain their husks and are unmilled, with grains present, satisfying Chapter 10's classification notes for unprocessed cereals.