Black Fonio Seeds from China
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.).
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the seeds are unhulled and unprocessed, as hulled or worked grains fall outside chapter 10
• Declare the botanical name (Digitaria iburua) on customs documents to avoid misclassification
• Verify no pests or soil contamination to meet CBSA plant health requirements