Pearled Millet
Pearled millet is millet grains that have been hulled and polished to remove the outer layers, resulting in smooth, round grains. Millet is not a cereal listed in the chapter notes for headings 11.01 to 11.03, so it is classified as an 'other cereal' under this tariff item.
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 imported within a tariff rate quota for other cereals
This sibling item covers other worked cereals within access commitment.
If imported over the tariff rate quota for other cereals
This sibling item applies when the access commitment is exceeded.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the millet is pearled, not ground into flour or meal, which would fall under heading 11.03
• Provide the processing details on the commercial invoice
• If for human consumption, ensure compliance with CFIA labeling requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 1104.29.90
Flaked Amaranth
Flaked amaranth consists of tiny amaranth seeds that have been hulled and rolled into thin flakes. As amaranth is not one of the cereals listed in the chapter notes for headings 11.01 to 11.03, it is classified as an 'other cereal' under this tariff item.
Flaked Sorghum
Flaked sorghum is made by hulling sorghum grains and rolling them into flakes, often used in gluten-free foods or animal feed. Sorghum is not listed in the chapter notes for headings 11.01 to 11.03, so it is classified as an 'other cereal' under this tariff item.
Hulled Buckwheat Groats
Hulled buckwheat groats are buckwheat seeds with the outer hull removed, leaving the intact groat for use in kasha or porridge. Buckwheat is not a cereal listed in the chapter notes for headings 11.01 to 11.03, so it is classified as an 'other cereal' under this tariff item, provided it is not further milled.
Hulled Quinoa
Hulled quinoa consists of quinoa seeds that have been processed to remove the saponin coating, leaving the edible seed. Quinoa is not a cereal listed in the chapter notes for headings 11.01 to 11.03, so it is classified as an 'other cereal' under this tariff item as a worked grain.
Kibbled Corn
Kibbled corn is coarsely cracked corn kernels used for animal feed or brewing. It is classified under this tariff item as a worked cereal grain, as it does not meet the sieve specifications for groats or meal under heading 11.03.
Kibbled Rye
Kibbled rye consists of rye berries that are coarsely cracked into irregular pieces for baking or animal feed. It is classified under this tariff item as a worked rye grain, as it does not meet the sieve specifications for flour under heading 11.01 or groats under heading 11.03.