Certified Organic Grain Sorghum
Certified organic grain sorghum meets USDA NOP standards, grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs, suitable for health food markets. It is classified under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum per statistical notes on organic certification. Imported in bulk for organic flour or snack production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified organic hybrid seed for sowing
Organic seeds for planting are directed to 1209 under seeds of forage plants, regardless of organic status.
If pre-ground into organic sorghum flour
Milled organic sorghum becomes a cereal flour under heading 1103, shifting from raw grain classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP or equivalent organic certificate matching General Statistical Note 6 approved standards
• Segregate organic from conventional sorghum during transport to avoid cross-contamination claims
• Label shipments clearly as 'organic' for statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 1007.90.00.00
White Grain Sorghum Seeds
White grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a drought-tolerant cereal grain harvested for its seeds, commonly used in food processing and animal feed. It falls under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as 'other' grain sorghum, excluding sweet sorghum varieties. These seeds are typically imported in bulk for milling into flour or ethanol production.
Red Grain Sorghum Kernels
Red grain sorghum kernels are a variety of Sorghum bicolor harvested at maturity for grain, valued for their high starch content in brewing and livestock feed. Classified under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, distinct from forage or sweet types. Often imported whole for domestic processing.
Yellow Milo Grain Sorghum
Yellow milo is a common grain sorghum variety (Sorghum bicolor) prized for birdseed blends and ethanol fermentation due to its color and yield. Falls under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, imported cleaned and sized for various end uses.
Food-Grade Grain Sorghum
Food-grade grain sorghum is selected for low tannin content, ideal for human consumption in gluten-free products like porridge and beer adjuncts. Classified in HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, meeting FDA food safety standards. Imported in food-safe packaging for processing.
Bulk Feed Grain Sorghum
Bulk feed grain sorghum serves as high-energy livestock fodder, especially for poultry and cattle rations. It is categorized under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, shipped in large volumes for animal nutrition. Cleaned but unprocessed for feed mills.
Non-GMO Grain Sorghum
Non-GMO grain sorghum appeals to markets avoiding genetically modified crops, used in natural foods and export feed. Falls under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, with identity preservation during supply chain.