Wild Rice Grain
Uncooked wild rice (Zizania spp.) is a specialty cereal grain native to North America, harvested from aquatic plants. It is classified under tariff item 1008.90.00 as 'other cereals,' which explicitly includes wild rice in the Customs Tariff of Canada, distinct from common grains like wheat or maize.
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 wild rice is prepared or preserved (e.g., cooked, seasoned, or canned)
Prepared food preparations of cereals fall under Chapter 20, not Chapter 10.
If the wild rice is hulled, pearled, or otherwise worked
Chapter note 1(B) excludes worked grains from Chapter 10, directing them to heading 11.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wild rice is unprocessed (not parboiled, milled, or flavoured) to stay in heading 10.08; processed forms may fall under Chapter 20
• Declare the species (Zizania spp.) and the harvest method to support classification
• Check with the CFIA for any import restrictions, as wild rice may be subject to plant health or food safety regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 1008.90.00
Adlay or Job's Tears
Adlay or Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi) seeds are hard, pearl-like grains used in Asian beverages and porridges. They are classified under tariff item 1008.90.00 as other cereals, distinct from ornamental varieties.
Amaranth Grain
Amaranth grain (Amaranthus spp.) consists of tiny, gluten-free seeds used in porridge, flour, and snacks. It falls under tariff item 1008.90.00 as other cereals due to its culinary use as a staple grain.
Black fonio Grain
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.
Black Rice
Black rice (Oryza sativa var. nigra) is an heirloom variety with a dark bran layer, imported unhulled or hulled for use in desserts and salads. Although botanically related to rice, unprocessed black rice is classified under tariff item 1008.90.00 as 'other cereals' because it is not the husked, milled, or otherwise worked rice of heading 10.06.
California Wild Rice
California wild rice (Zizania texana or cultivated strains) is grown in Sacramento Valley paddies, mimicking natural lake conditions. It is explicitly under tariff item 1008.90.00 as wild rice despite cultivation.
Certified Organic Wild Rice
Certified organic wild rice is hand-harvested from aquatic plants (Zizania spp.) without synthetic inputs, meeting organic certification standards. As an unprocessed cereal grain, it is classified under tariff item 1008.90.00 as 'other cereals,' which explicitly includes wild rice in the Customs Tariff of Canada.