Black fonio Grain from China
Black fonio grain (Digitaria iburua) offers a nutty flavor for gourmet dishes and is a rarer cereal variant. Tariff item 1008.90.00 designates it as other cereals, with growing demand in the superfood sector.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the fonio is in whole grain form, not hulled or processed, to qualify under this item
• Declare the scientific name Digitaria iburua on customs documentation to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the product meets CFIA import requirements for food use